Low Calorie Potato Salad is packed with protein by swapping mayo for Greek yogurt . A healthier potato salad thats mayo free, super simple and delicious!
With the exception of BBQ Sweet Potato Salad, the majority of traditional potato salads are drowning in vinegar and mayo. The texture is super mushy and the taste is bland.
Healthy potato salad with yogurt is creamy, tangy and the texture is the same as traditional potato salad recipes.
No matter which recipe you choose, potatoes are often accompanied by good-for-you veggies and herbs like celery, onions, carrots, parsley, dill and basil. Cons: The addition of m ayonnaise, oily dressings and sometimes bacon will fatten up potato salad. You’re looking at over 420 calories and 30 grams of fat per cup.
What Makes This Potato Salad Healthier
Most potato salads are not healthy as they are usually made with large amounts of mayo and sour cream which is a higher-fat ingredient.
This Greek yogurt potato salad has the same amount of creaminess as mayo and a nice tang. Compared to mayo, this salad has great flavor and bonus – its better for you!
- Low Calorie – This salad has 6 servings and has 163 calories per serving which is much lower than traditional potato salad recipes.
- Higher Protein – Healthy potato salad has 8 grams of protein. The Greek yogurt is what gives the salad its protein boost. Protein is so important and the most commonly overlooked macronutrient.
- Lower Fat – This potato salad has 8 grams of fat which is much lower than traditional potato salad recipes and the majority of the fat in this recipe is coming from healthy fat.
- Simple – Very easy to make this salad. The hardest part is boiling the potatoes and eggs!
Can You Prepare Potato Salad In Advance?
You can make potato salad 1 day in advance. I personally prefer making it the same day for optimal freshness and taste.
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FAQ
Does potato salad cause weight gain?
Is potato salad bad for your diet?
Does potato salad have a lot of fat?
Does mayonnaise increase belly fat?
Do potatoes make you fat?
Potatoes DON’T make you fat. It’s how and how much you eat them! You might want to say goodbye to potatoes due to the negative publicity they have got. But guess what? They can be enjoyed in moderation and not cause weight gain, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava. Potato is a great skin whitening agent which will help clean your dark neck!
Are sweet potatoes fattening?
No food consumed within the individual recommendation causes excessive weight gain. For an individual to gain weight, he needs to consume more calories than he burns. Sweet potatoes are a nutritious food that, when consumed within the guidelines, helps maintain a healthy weight or help with weight loss.
Is potato salad healthy?
This easy potato salad is healthy because it’s basically made with a few wholesome and simple ingredients like potatoes, eggs and vegetables. And using lighter mayonnaise cuts the mayonnaise fat and calories in potato salad by HALF! This is a pretty big deal. And I personally prefer the taste of low-fat mayonnaise to regular mayonnaise.
Is potato salad bad for Weight Watchers?
Potato Salad really isn’t that bad when you’re following the Weight Watchers program, as long as you stick to ones that aren’t loaded with cheese and fattening things. The best part is that you’d never know this is WW friendly! I’m pretty fussy about potato salad and this one is amazing!