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Cooking at Home - Potato Salad

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Bowl of potato salad

Makes: 6 servings

Perfect for your next cookout or picnic, this simple potato salad will be enjoyed by your friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish

Directions

  1. Scrub the potatoes, and peel them.
  2. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Put the potatoes into a saucepan. Cover with water.
  4. Bring the potatoes to a boil on medium heat.
  5. Let the potatoes simmer for 15 minutes until they’re soft.
  6. Drain the hot water, and let the potatoes cool.
  7. While the potatoes are cooling, peel and chop some onions until you have 1 cup of chopped onions.
  8. Chop the celery until you have 1/2 cup of chopped celery.
  9. Put the chopped onion and celery in a medium mixing bowl.
  10. Add the mayonnaise and pickle relish. Stir together.
  11. Add the cooled potatoes. Stir again.
  12. Cover the bowl. Put in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Leave on the potato peels for more fiber and other nutrients. 

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup potato salad, 1/6 of recipe (140g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories204
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol6 mg
Sodium254 mg
Carbohydrates31 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars5 g
Added Sugars included3 g
Protein3 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium27 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium667 mg