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Spring Onion Potato Salad

A classic side dish featuring tender baby new potatoes tossed with crisp spring onions in a rich mayonnaise dressing.

30 minEasyServes 6220 cal/serving

BritishSaladStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby new potatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 lbs halved baby new potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork, then drain thoroughly and let cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Fold the cooled baby new potatoes and 4 thinly sliced spring onions into the dressing until evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What should Spring Onion Potato Salad look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until tender when pierced with a fork. Step 4: cook until evenly coated.

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Spring Onion Potato Salad?

The entry for Spring Onion Potato Salad calls for 2 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Is Spring Onion Potato Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Spring Onion Potato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 220 calories, with 3 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Spring Onion Potato Salad?

The base of Spring Onion Potato Salad is potatoes, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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