Looking for a summer side dish that will please everyone? Bring this Herbed Vegan Potato Salad to your next gathering. This is a crowd pleasing recipe that’s loaded with flavor — they’ll never guess it’s plant-based and good for you! Keep scrolling for the recipe.
Everyone knows that a good summer spread is all about the sides. Sides *make* the meal. There are, of course, all the traditional heavy-hitters: pasta salad, deviled eggs, coleslaw, potato salad. Now, all of these are totally delicious, but they can be a bit heavy. Since it’s summer, we don’t want our food to weigh us down! We want it to be as light and refreshing as a dip in the pool. Well, this Herbed Vegan Potato Salad is just that. But just because it’s *healthier* doesn’t mean it’s not super flavorful. Trust me, this recipe is life-changing.
This recipe is the ideal one to whip up and take to a gathering. Even though it’s vegan, I can assure you that everyone will love it. In fact, no one will be able to tell this dish is plant-based! It’s creamy and tangy and oh-so-good.
Life Changing Herbed Vegan Potato Salad
Looking for a summer side dish that will please everyone? Bring this Herbed Vegan Potato Salad to your next gathering. This is a crowd pleasing recipe that’s loaded with flavor — they’ll never guess it’s plant-based and good for you!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby red or yellow potatoes, skin on, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup Hellmann’s Vegan mayonnaise spread
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place potatoes in large pot and fill will water until potatoes are covered by 2 inches. Salt the water
- Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium-low and cook potatoes for 10-15, until fork tender*
- Drain potatoes and let cool for at least 20 minutes
- In a medium-sized bowl add all remaining ingredients and mix/whisk together until fully combined
- When potatoes are cooled, place in a large bowl and add dressing. Toss well, making sure all of the potatoes are coated
- Can be served immediately, but tastes best after a few hours of chilling
Notes
* you want them to still be slightly firm, not too mushy
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What’s the key ingredient in Vegan Potato Salad?
The key ingredient in any potato salad is, of course, the mayonnaise. Now, it’s no different from this recipe! The only difference is that you’re going to use Vegan mayo instead of regular. I am a *huge* fan of Hellmann’s Vegan mayo spread because it honestly tastes just like regular mayonnaise. Seriously, it’s magic. Their vegan spread is just as creamy, tangy and flavorful as the OG. If you blindfolded me and asked me which was which, then I’d fail. (And I *love* my mayo).
If you don’t want to make this vegan, then you don’t have to! Regular mayonnaise will work here, too. In addition, you can use any other mayo spread you love.
You’re Going to Love These Flavors!
I love potato — like love, love. However, sometimes potato-based recipes can really lack in flavor. Not this one, though! What gives this recipe tons of flavor? The amazing herbs! The combination of parsley and dill makes my potato salad super light and refreshing, and gives it tons of dimension. Personally, I think dill is *the* flavor of the summer, and it really pairs perfectly with all those other summer sides you’ll be loading up on your plate.
As always, if you make this Herbed Vegan Potato Salad or any of my other recipes be sure to tag me on Instagram so I can see how it turned out!
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This vegan potato salad looks absolutely amazing, I love how you incorporated fresh herbs and the creamy dressing without using any dairy. It’s great to see a delicious plant-based alternative to a classic dish. I can’t wait to try this recipe at my next family picnic. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and healthy recipe.
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