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Calorie-trimmed Potato Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Calorie-trimmed Potato Salad

14 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

693
Calories
30g
Protein
33g
Fat
76g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb round red potatoes
  • 12⅓ oz soft silken-style tofu
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup scallions, green onions
  • ½ cup dill pickles
  • salt and black pepper
  • whole milk

Directions

1

In a 4-quart dutch oven place potatoes and enough lightly salted water to cover.

2

Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

3

Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.

4

Drain well; cool slightly.

5

Peel and cube the potatoes.

6

Meanwhile, for dressing, in a food processor or blender combine tofu, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and the 1 teaspoon salt.

7

Process or blend until smooth.

8

With the processor or blender running, add oil in a thin, steady stream.

9

When necessary, stop processor or blender and scrape down sides.

10

Set aside.

11

In a very large bowl combine cubed potatoes, celery, sweet pepper, eggs, green onions, and pickles.

12

Add dressing, tossing lightly to coat.

13

Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

14

Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.

15

Before serving, add milk or pickle juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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