3 unusual and very nutritious potato salads

Potatoes can be used not only for making a side dish. They can also be included in salads. At the same time, they will add nutritional value and a special taste to such dishes. We at joy-pup offer several recipes for delicious potato salads that will decorate any menu.

Salad with baked potatoes and spinach

Ingredients:

• 500 g young potatoes
• 100 g fresh spinach
• 50 g walnuts
• 1 red onion
• 100 g feta cheese
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step recipe:

• Wash the new potatoes thoroughly and cut into wedges. Bake in the oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes until soft and slightly crispy.
• While the potatoes are baking, cut the red onion into thin rings and marinate in a mixture of vinegar and olive oil.
• Place the baked potatoes on a plate, add fresh spinach leaves and marinated onion rings.
• Sprinkle the salad with chopped walnuts and feta crumbs.
• Dress the salad with the remaining marinade mixture and mix gently.
• Serve warm or at room temperature to preserve the texture of the baked potatoes.

Tip: add fresh pomegranate berries for a slight sourness and contrasting flavor.

German Potato Salad with Bacon and Mustard Dressing

Ingredients:

• 600 g potatoes
• 150 g bacon
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tbsp grainy mustard
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• Green onions for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step recipe:

• Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender, then peel and cut into slices.
• Cut the bacon into thin strips and fry in a dry frying pan until crisp.
• Place the bacon on a paper towel to remove excess fat.
• In the same frying pan, fry the finely chopped red onion until translucent.
• In a separate bowl, mix the mustard, apple cider vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Add the potatoes to the pan with the onions, season with the mustard mixture and stir gently.
• Place on a plate, sprinkle with crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions.

Tip: Serve warm with rye croutons and fresh herbs.

Potato salad with tuna and avocado

Ingredients:

• 500 g potatoes
• 1 avocado
• 150 g canned tuna in its own juice
• 100 g green beans
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step recipe:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, cool and cut into large cubes.
• Separately, boil the green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until they remain slightly crisp.
• Cut the cucumber into thin slices, the avocado into slices, and divide the canned tuna into small pieces.
• For the dressing, mix the yogurt, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and the juice of half a lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the potatoes, green beans, avocado, cucumber, and tuna. Pour the dressing over them and mix gently.
• Before serving, garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

Tip: This salad goes well with a crusty baguette or seeded bread.

To be continued…