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Potato Salad

Last Updated: June 29, 2010

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Potato Salad

Makes 6 servings

Preparation time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
There is 0.5 cups of vegetables per serving.

Ingredients:

2 c. potatoes, cubed
½ c. celery, chopped
1 T. mustard
2 T. pickle relish
¼ c. onion, chopped
½ tsp. salt
¼ c. green bell pepper, chopped
½ tsp. pepper
¼ c. low-fat salad dressing
1 tsp. dill weed

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, place potatoes and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat, drain potatoes, and cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, celery, onion, and bell pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, mustard, pickle relish, salt, pepper, and dill weed.
  5. Add salad dressing mixture to vegetables and stir gently until coated evenly.
  6. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.


Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 80
Total Fat: 2 g (3% DV)
Saturated Fat: 0 g (0% DV)
Cholesterol: 5 mg (2% DV)
Sodium: 390 mg (16% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 13 g (4% DV)
Fiber: 2 g (8% DV)
Sugars: 4 g
Protein: 1 g
Vitamin A: 2%
Vitamin C: 25%
Calcium: 2%
Iron: 4%

Primary Source: National Fruit and Vegetable Program at www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

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