A creamy and flavorful vegan potato salad perfect for picnics and barbecues. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a classic dish with a plant-based twist.
Ingredients
Salad
2.5poundspotatoes (Yukon Gold)
0.5galloncold water
1teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
0.75cupvegan mayo
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1stalkcelery((+ ½ teaspoon celery seeds optional))
0.5cupshallot
2tablespoonsmustard
1cupfresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives, or a mix of all)
4pickled cucumbers
1teaspoonsalt
0.25teaspoonblack pepper
0.5teaspoonpaprika
Instructions
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, cool, and peel.
Chop potatoes into bite-size pieces, add to a bowl, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
Combine vegan mayo, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, celery, shallot, mustard, herbs, pickled cucumbers, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Pour dressing over potatoes, toss gently, and adjust salt. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
Notes
For a tangier flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dressing.