Happy Monday! It’s BBQ season baby and one of my favorite BBQ sides is the potato salad. However, potato salad gets a bad wrap because it’s usually packed with unhealthy amounts of mayo. Here are some fun facts about mayo:
1. It is NOT dairy.
2. If it was only made with eggs, oil and vinegar it would actually be healthy for you (of course, in moderation!)
Most of the store bought potato salads and the mayo you can buy at the grocery store just aren’t very good for you. I also know people who just don’t like mayo, which is why I came up with this no mayo version and it was perfection! Highly recommend that you try this recipe for MDW and you will wow your guests 🙂
- 1 lb small red potatoes
- 1 cup coleslaw mixed/shredded cabbage (or shredded greens)
- ¼ of small red onion, finely diced
- Optional: 3 hard boiled eggs, diced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp parsley
- S+P to taste
- Rinse and lightly scrub the potatoes, throw them into a pot and bring to a boil. Boil for about 15-20 minutes until a fork or knife can easily cut into the potato.
- While the potatoes are boiling, hard boil the eggs by placing the eggs into a small pot + cover with water by at least 1 inch. Bring the pot to a boil on medium-high heat and then cover the pot. Remove from the heat + allow the eggs to sit for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain + rinse with cold water and let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drain potatoes from the pot and rinse with cold water. Let them cool for 10-15 minutes until they are cool enough to handle.
- While the potatoes + eggs are cooling, dice the red onion and prepare the dressing.
- Cut up the potatoes into quarters and add to a large bowl. Then add in the coleslaw mix + red onion.
- Peel hard-boil eggs and dice up. Add into the bowl and pour over the dressing. Mix until well combined.
- Place in the fridge for 5-10 minutes before serving so the dressing absorbs into the potatoes. Enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Happy BBQing!
With Health + Happiness Always,
Jax
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