A lower-calorie way to make Potato Salad
Potato Salad: steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool; the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges
Potato Salad: steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool. waxy potatoes, peas, celery, spring onions, Greek yoghurt. the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges.. This measured New Zealand recipe serves eight at about 285 kcal per portion.
Potato Salad should remain recognisable after it is lightened. steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool. waxy potatoes, celery, Dijon mustard. the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. spring onions, Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard, lemon, parsley. the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool.
What changes—and what stays
From a restaurant portion with unmeasured oil and sides often reaches 600–800 kcal to 285 calories
steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool; 24 g oil for eight portions; the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. spring onions, Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard, lemon, parsley. the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool; 24 g oil for eight portions; the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. | spring onions, Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard, lemon, parsley. the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool. |
How the flavor stays
spring onions, Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard, lemon, parsley. the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool.
A cost rule that survives inflation
waxy potatoes, peas, celery, lemon, parsley. steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool. Potato Salad.
Ingredients for 8
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.
- 700 gwaxy potatoes
- 450 gpeas
- 300 gcelery
- 220 gspring onions
- 160 gGreek yoghurt
- 12 gDijon mustard
- 25 glemon
- 10 gparsley
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.
Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Prepare the measured ingredients
steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool: waxy potatoes, peas, celery. Measure and prepare them so they cook evenly.
Look for: waxy potatoes, peas, celery: the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. They should be evenly sized and free of excess surface moisture.
Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Build the defining flavour
spring onions, Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard: the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. Combine them in the order that builds flavour without scorching.
Look for: spring onions, Greek yoghurt, Dijon mustard: steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool. Look for rounded aromas with no burnt specks or separated oil.
Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Cook with controlled heat
Potato Salad — steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool; lemon, parsley. Add them while controlling heat and moisture.
Look for: the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges; lemon, parsley, Potato Salad. The final accents should remain visible and balanced.
Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Finish and verify the texture
the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. Rest briefly, make one final texture check, and divide Potato Salad into eight portions.
Look for: Potato Salad: steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool; the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges. No unwanted water or fat should pool at the edge.
Calories at the same serving size
150 kcal · 34% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 8 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Cool Potato Salad promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat only the needed portion until piping hot, keeping crisp or fresh parts separate.
Cool Potato Salad promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat only the needed portion until piping hot, keeping crisp or fresh parts separate.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare Potato Salad ahead?
Yes. Prepare and chill the base in advance, but complete the final cooking, crisping, or dressing close to serving so the intended texture is preserved. Cool Potato Salad promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat only the needed portion until piping hot, keeping crisp or fresh parts separate.
Does the calorie estimate for Potato Salad include sides?
No. It covers one of eight portions made from the listed measured ingredients; drinks, bread, rice, sauces, and other sides are counted separately. steam the potatoes, season them warm, and add yoghurt and peas only when cool; 24 g oil for eight portions; the dressing clings and potatoes keep sharp edges..
- waxy potatoes700 g
- peas450 g
- celery300 g
- spring onions220 g
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Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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