Description
This Easy Vegan Potato Salad is bursting with flavor from Yukon gold potatoes, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a quick side dish or healthy meal, it’s easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Place the cubed potatoes and peeled garlic in a large pot, add a tablespoon of kosher salt, and cover with water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot; remove the garlic and cover the pot to let steam for 20 minutes.
- For the dressing, finely chop the reserved garlic and whisk it with cashew butter, tahini, whole grain dijon mustard, dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and chopped garlic.
- Add warm water as needed, and season with cayenne, kosher salt, and black pepper. Adjust as needed if the dressing separates.
- Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes, then add the chopped basil, dill, oregano (if using), and chives. Toss well to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
This salad can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.
Feel free to adjust the herbs to your taste; parsley or cilantro can also work well as substitutes.
For a spicier kick, you can increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg