This Vegan Potato Salad recipe is eggless, dairy free, delicious! with red potatoes, creamy tangy mayo dill pickle dressing, crunchy veggies. Perfect summer salad for potluck or bbq. Serve warm or cold! Nut free gluten free
I love potato salad vegan now of course😊 and once you taste my easy vegan potato salad recipe you’ll realize it has all the traditional flavours and textures of regular potato salad minus the hard boiled eggs, bacon and cheese!
It's healthy, full of crunchy veggies and flavour and oh so simple to make! Absolutley fabulous! As close as you'll get to the real deal!
This potato salad makes a wonderful side dish for so many meals! and a must have for those family get togethers in the summer, June, July and august! to go with tasty vegan mains like steak, burgers, sloppy joes,..etc- So many options!
I made potato salad just the other day and it was gone in record time! So don't miss out on this better than classic vegan potato salad it's just what you need - says me -enjoy❤️ Approved by vegetarians and meat eaters!
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Ingredients:
- Potatoes: I use creamy red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes will work in the salad too
- Dill pickle salad dressing: vegan mayonnaise ( I use veganaise) lemon juice, dill pickle juice, black salt (kala namak) for that ‘eggy’ flavour, dill, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, S & P (no mustard or apple cider vinegar needed)
- Vegetables: red onions, bell peppers, celery, carrots, green onions, dill pickles, radishes
How to make vegan potato salad
A classic recipe with creamy dressing here's how its made:
- Peel and chop potatoes. Steam or boil potatoes until fork tender.
- While potatoes are cooking, start chopping all the veggies, add to large salad bowl
- Add Dressing ingredients to small bowl give it a whisk and set aside.
- When potatoes are still warm add to bowl with veggies and dressing. Mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Top with green onions and a sprinkle of paprika. Enjoy warm or cold! For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below
What to serve with potato salad?
- Creamy coleslaw
- vegan main ‘meat’ dishes like: Vegan steak, hamburgers, Meatloaf, Ham, hotdogs, etc…
- Corn on the cob
- Grilled veggies
- Tofu kabobs
- Baked beans
- Watermelon!! A must!
FAQ:
Do vegans eat potato salad?
- Absolutley just make sure to use a dairy free mayo and omit the eggs (make with some chopped tofu if you like) and no bacon of course!
How long does vegan potato salad keep?
- it will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days
Is vegan potato salad healthy?
- It depends on the recipe some add a lot of vegan mayo My recipe requires very little and is full of vegetables too, so it's win!
Is it better to boil or steam potatoes for potato salad?
- I prefer steaming the potatoes, it's faster and they retain their texture and shape. Boiling them can water log the potatoes. But of course both methods will work for you!
What potatoes are best for potato salad?
- I use either red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes (yellow potatoes). Russet potatoes break down to much and don't hold their shape when cooking
Pro tips:
- Don’t over cook the potatoes
- Mix everything while still slightly warm -melds those flavours!
- Season to suit your taste, more mayo if needed , salt and pepper, etc..
Want more vegan salads?
- Vegan Pasta Salad
- Vegan Macaroni Salad (Best dressing)
- Vegan Caesar Salad
- Best & Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad
Enjoy everyone! Happy Day! Please feel free to comment below and give this recipe a rating. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
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Creamy Vegan Potato Salad
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8- 10 side servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Vegan Potato Salad recipe is eggless, dairy free, delicious! with red potatoes, creamy tangy mayo dill pickle dressing, crunchy veggies. Perfect summer salad for potluck or bbq. Serve warm or cold! Nut free gluten free
Ingredients
For salad:
- 2 lbs red skinned potatoes, peeled and chopped bite sized (approx 6-7 med potatoes)
- ¾ cup chopped mixed bell peppers,
- 1 large celery stick, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped red radish, 3 or so (optional I like the peppery crunch)
- 1 small carrot , grated or chopped
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced green onion ( more for garnish , optional)
- 1 large dill pickle, chopped
For dressing:
- ⅓ cup your favourite vegan mayonnaise (add more at end if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce ( I like Annies or The wizards)
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- zest of ½ lemon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- ½ tablespoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon or so of fresh chopped dill
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
For serving:
- chopped green onions
- good sprinkle of paprika
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into bite size pieces, ( ½ inch or so), see notes*
- Set your steamer basket in a medium pot, add a good pinch of salt and enough water to come just below basket, bring to a boil.
- Add your potatoes, cover and reduce heat to medium, cook potatoes for 8-12 minutes, or until just fork tender. Drain well, set aside in colander
- While potatoes are cooking, start chopping all the veggies, add to large salad bowl
- Add Dressing ingredients to small bowl give it a whisk and set aside.
- When potatoes are still warm (not hot) add to bowl with veggies and dressing. Mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Top with green onions and a sprinkle of paprika. Enjoy warm or cold! For FAQ, tips, serving suggestions see above post
Notes
- To store: will keep covered in fridge for up to 5 days
- If you like your potato salad to have a sweeter note than add up to a tablespoon of green relish to the dressing
- Peeling the potatoes is optional of course. I prefer my salad without the peel.
- Calories in Nutritional chart below calculated without liquid smoke and black salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads, Gluten free
- Method: steam/boil
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
Ryan says
I found this potato salad easy to make and like the dressing.
Verna says
thank you glad you enjoyed it!
Theresa says
Best potato salad recipe I have found! So easy and delicious!
Verna says
Thank you so much Theresa! Thrilled you enjoyed it!!
Adrian says
I added a little extra vegan mayo and fresh dill and gave it a little spice with a sprinkle of dried chili fakes. Amazing flavour in the dressing! just love this potato salad thank you
Verna says
You are so welcome Adrian! Thanks for your comment and I love your add ins!
Sharon says
Just need to say this has become a family favourite! And has been shared a lot. Thanks Verna
Verna says
that's so nice to hear Sharon, thank you!
Stephen says
Fantastic!
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Thank you so much Stephen, glad you enjoyed it!
Yvette Reaume says
I made this recipe today. It is absolutely delicious. I did not have liquid smoke on hand, so I sprinkled in some smoked paprika and a little cayenne for some kick. Excellent! Thank you for the recipe.
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Thank you so much for your comment Yvette? I'm glad you loved it. Your add ins sound delicious! I will have to try!
aneta says
This looks amazing! I don't have liquid smoke, would it make a big deference just leaving it out?
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Hi Aneta ? It will still be delicious without, but I recommend grabbing some for next time. I used to put bacon in my potato salad ( long day ago) and it was my husbands favorite salad. So the liquid smoke adds that little touch of smoky flavour. It's tasty! Let me know how the recipe goes. Have a great day Aneta!
Kerry says
This salad is so delicious! Very filling and flavourful. Great inside a wrap as well. Definitely making this a staple in my weekly meal plan.
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Thx for the great comments Kerry, made my day ? So glad you enjoyed the Salad.
Christa says
I made this tonight and it's so good I'll be making it again 😀 Thank you!
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Thanks Christa ? So happy you enjoyed the recipe.
Tegan Gresley-Jones says
So delicious!
The Cheeky Chickpea says
Oh Thats's awesome, so glad you loved it. Thanks for your comment Tegan.