Spring time flavours - Warmed Spicy Potato Salad



There is nothing like a delicious potato salad to round-out a spring time meal.

I was looking for a recipe that lost the mayonnaise, heavy with unhealthy fats, without sacrificing a pinch of flavour.





I love how this recipe calls for whole grain dijon mustard. The texture adds a whole new level to the experience.





I must tell you that this variation exceeded my expectations! The heat created from a dash of chili peppers, crisp freshness from the parsley, with a slight kick from the red wine and rice vinegars rejuvenates the traditional potato salad.






Might I add my fiance, a true lover of the traditional steak & potato dinner, couldn't get enough of this healthy version!



This fresh twist on
potato salad pairs nicely with spring peas and a barbequed lean cut steak, pork loin, or marinated tofu and vegetable skewers.




I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on this recipe. Feel free to share healthy tips and tricks of your own!


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Ingredients — Makes 6, 1/2 cup servings
3 medium red potatoes (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" diameter), =3cups, chopped into 1/2” pieces (skins on)
1/2 cup Red Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped or (2 Tbsp Dried parsley flakes)
1 Tbsp Vegetable oil (extra virgin olive oil)
2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp Rice wine vinegar
2. 5 Tbsp Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
Pinch of Red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground pepper

Directions
1. Place chopped potatoes in a pot, cover them with water. Heat to a boil for 5 minutes, turn heat down to medium and cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
2. While potatoes are cooking combine vinegars, wholegrain mustard, pepper and parsley flakes in a small bowl. Whisk together while pouring in olive oil to create a thick dressing.
3. Place chopped, onion in pot with potatoes during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
4. Drain Potatoes and onions. Drizzle dressing over top. Toss gently with parsley.
5. Serve & Enjoy!

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Posted in Fabulous Tastes    Tagged with parsley, spicy, Potato, Salad, comfort food


2 Comments

Jessica Kluthe - April 29th, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Wow! This potato salad looks delicious. Thanks for sharing it.

I am going to have to make it for a spring BBQ. The whole grain dijon mustard sold me on the recipe. Mmm!
Lori Bombini - July 15th, 2010 at 9:27 AM
This is a fresh and healthy summer barbeque idea.I look forward to trying it!


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