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Slimmed-Down Potato Salad

By: Joanna 
"Enjoy this no mayo potato salad with all the classic ingredients, from red potatoes to chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, green onions, red bell peppers, and dill pickles. The low-calorie secret is the tasty silken tofu dressing. Chill from 4 to 24 hours to let flavors mingle."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red new potatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
  • 3 eggs, hard-boiled, shelled, and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes in a Dutch oven and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, and a fork can be easily inserted and removed, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel, cut into cubes, and place in a large bowl.
  2. To make the dressing, combine the tofu, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. With the processor running, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream, blending just until mixture thickens. Set aside.
  3. Combine the celery, red bell pepper, eggs, green onions, and pickles in the bowl with the potatoes. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture, and toss lightly to evenly coat all ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
  4. Just before serving, toss the salad with milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach the desired consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 240 | Total Fat: 8.1g | Cholesterol: 66mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by ManassasMa   view full review
I doubled the recipe and brought this to an outdoor BarBQ. It disappeared quickly and no one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by pinkypink   view full review
This salad is flawless. I don't like mayonaise potatoe salad, but this one is light and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by forest   view full review
I cut the tofu amount in half and added a cup of plain yogurt instead. I also used jalapeno...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by pdtank   view full review
I was VERY skeptical about this recipe but my husband loves potato salad and we don't eat mayo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by tkdcook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband doesn't like mayonnaise but I love potato salad. This recipe worked great for both...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by chanteuse   view full review
This was great - certainly couldn't tell it was tofu! My only complaint would be that it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2010 by Arlene   view full review
too much celery

 

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