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Red Potato Salad (Light on Mayo)

Red potato salad with less mayo made creamy using Greek yogurt. Cubed red potatoes are boiled until tender, tossed with a tangy Dijon-vinegar dressing, then chilled for a firmer, flavorful texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

3 pounds red potatoes, cubed
  • 3 lb red potatoes
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 0.25 cup green onions
1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 0.5 cup celery
Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper

Method
 

Boil and cool the potatoes
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add cubed red potatoes; boil for 15–20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork (tender throughout, not falling apart).
  2. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and spread them out to cool until just warm or room temperature (steam should be gone, and the cubes should look intact).
Make the light dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and glossy (no mustard streaks).
Assemble and chill
  1. Add the cooled potatoes, fresh dill, green onions, and celery to the bowl and toss gently so the mix is evenly distributed (herbs should be speckled throughout).
  2. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss well until every cube is lightly coated (dressing should cling, not pool).
  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld (cover tightly; the salad should taste fully seasoned and slightly thicker cold).

Notes

Pro tip: cool the boiled potatoes fully before dressing so the mixture stays creamy instead of watery. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days; freeze is not recommended due to texture changes. For a lighter option, use all Greek yogurt (omit the mayonnaise) for a more tangy, reduced-fat potato salad.