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Healthy Lightened-Up Potato Salad With Greek Yogurt and Dill

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A fresh and light potato salad made with Greek yogurt and fresh dill, perfect for summer meals. This recipe offers a creamy texture without the heaviness of traditional mayo-based salads.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut 2 pounds of Yukon Gold or red potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. Place potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water by about 1 inch, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook potatoes for 12–15 minutes until tender but not falling apart; test with a fork.
  4. Drain potatoes in a colander and let cool completely at room temperature.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Finely dice 1/4 cup red onion and 1/2 cup celery; chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill and add to the dressing. Mix gently.
  7. Add cooled potatoes to the dressing and gently fold together with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, being careful not to mash the potatoes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and dressing thicken.

Notes

Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes to keep the salad from becoming mushy. Cool potatoes completely before mixing with yogurt dressing to prevent separation. Mix gently to avoid breaking potatoes. Chilling the salad for at least 1 hour improves flavor and texture. For vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with thick plant-based yogurt and add tahini for creaminess.

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Keywords: potato salad, healthy potato salad, Greek yogurt potato salad, summer side dish, light potato salad, dill potato salad, easy potato salad

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