Want to cut some fat and calories this 4th of July? Swap out your regular mayo-packed potato salad for this healthier version and you’ll save a ton of fat and calories. Better yet, offer to bring this to the party so that you have a healthy option once you arrive. I love that yellow squash is substituted for some of the potatoes for some extra vitamins and minerals. If you aren’t a fan of yellow squash, try some of the small round baby squash or zucchini.
Potato Salad with Herbs and Squash
Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 2 pounds small red potatoes
- 3/4 pound yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons (or capers)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. To prepare salad, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until tender. Drain; cut potatoes into quarters, and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. Lightly coat squash with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place squash on grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side or until browned and tender. Remove squash from heat, and add to potatoes.
4. To prepare dressing, combine chives and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Pour dressing over potato mixture, tossing gently to combine. Serve salad warm or chilled.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 5g (sat 0.8g,mono 3.4g,poly 0.8g)
- Protein: 3.8g
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
- Sodium: 206mg
- Calcium: 33mg