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    Picnic Potato Salad with No Need for Mayonnaise

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    By Alisa Fleming on June 29, 2023 Dairy-Free Recipes, Salad, Sides

    What is a picnic potato salad?! It’s a delicious side that’s loaded with other chunky vegetables, and doused in a flavorful vinaigrette. No mayo is needed! The trick to this simple potato salad is in the preparation. Everything is tossed together while the potatoes are still warm, which allows the flavors to fully absorb. You can even serve it warm, but we like it after refrigeration best.

    Dairy-Free Picnic Potato Salad Recipe with No Need for Mayonnaise

    Dairy-Free Picnic Potato Salad made with Everything but Mayo!

    The recipe below was originally shared with us by the Idaho Potato Commission a decade ago, but we’ve recently updated it. I also have new tips and ingredient options for this dairy-free picnic potato salad in the FAQs below.

    Can I Make this Picnic Potato Salad Ahead?

    You can make it a day ahead, and it will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. The flavors will actually develop a bit more as it chills. Cover it with plastic wrap of put it in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    What Mustard Do You Recommend?

    It’s really your choice. Dijon mustard is my favorite in this red wine vinaigrette. But you can use yellow mustard, brown mustard, or a fancy mustard, if that’s what you have on hand.

    What Can I Substitute for the Red Wine Vinegar?

    The closest substitute will be white wine vinegar. Balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar will also work well in this recipe, but each will create a slightly different flavor.

    What are Idaho Potatoes?

    This is another name for russet potatoes. You could alternatively use Yukon gold or other yellow potatoes to make this dairy-free mustard potato salad. Red potatoes are also a good option. They are firmer and waxier, but tend to work well with vinaigrettes and chunky add ins, like green beans and olives.

    How is that “Cheese” Star Cut so Perfectly?

    It’s cut with a star cookie cutter. It’s cute, isn’t it?! If you’re artistic, you can free form cut stars from dairy-free cheddar cheese slices, but I need cutters!

    Dairy-Free Picnic Potato Salad Recipe - mayo-free side with delicious vinaigrette and vegetables.

    Special Diet Notes: Picnic Potato Salad

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian.

    For egg-free and vegan picnic potato salad, you can omit the eggs. Optionally add more vegetables in place of the eggs.

    Dairy-Free Picnic Potato Salad (Mayo-Free)
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    15 mins
    Total time
    30 mins
     
    Instead of mayonnaise, this potato salad is loaded with picnic-worthy ingredients and finished with a flavorful vinaigrette.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Recipe type: Side
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 6 servings
    Ingredients
    Vinaigrette
    • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 garlic clove, chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅔ cup olive oil
    Potato Salad
    • 3 pounds Idaho potatoes, unpeeled (about 7 medium)
    • ½ pound cooked green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup cooked corn kernels
    • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered (can omit for egg-free)
    • ¼ cup minced celery (about 1 stalk)
    • ¼ cup sliced black olives
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    Instructions
    Vinaigrette
    1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    2. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, and whisk until emulsified.
    Potato Salad
    1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in large pot.
    2. Boil the potatoes for about 15 minutes, or until just fork tender.
    3. Drain the potatoes and cool immediately under cold running water.
    4. While the potatoes are cooling, gently stir together the green beans, tomatoes, corn, eggs, and celery in a large salad bowl. bowl.
    5. Peel the cooled potatoes, and then cut each potato into 2-inch pieces.
    6. Add the potatoes to the salad bowl.
    7. Whisk the salad dressing again and drizzle it over the potato salad. Gently stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
    8. Sprinkle the potato salad with olives and chopped parsley just before serving.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1/12 recipe Calories: 211 Fat: 12.5g Saturated fat: 1.9g Carbohydrates: 22.8g Sugar: 2.5g Sodium: 104mg Fiber: 4.1g Protein: 3.9g
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    2 Comments

    1. Angelica on July 4, 2013 12:01 pm

      Umm…what mayo has dairy in it? to make mayo, it’s eggs, oil, vinegar/lemon juice, salt and pepper…what dairy?

      You are already adding eggs in, so it’s not going egg free….I don’t get it. I am sure this recipe is delicious! Looks fabulous, but I don’t know of any mayo that has dairy in it….

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 4, 2013 12:08 pm

        Hi Angelica, I didn’t say anything about mayo containing dairy, because it doesn’t. Eating dairy-free isn’t only about substitute recipes! Many recipes are delicious and dairy-free, and not all potato salads need mayo! Yes, mayo is dairy-free, but why not try a mayo-free one?? If you use vegan mayo, you can skip the eggs for a vegan potato salad. Enjoy the recipe!

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