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    Home » Salads

    Perfect Vegan Potato Salad

    July 24, 2018 / Updated May 25, 2021 / By Verna / 20 Comments

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    This Vegan Potato Salad recipe is eggless, dairy free, delicious! with red potatoes, creamy tangy mayo dill dressing, crunchy veggies. Perfect summer salad for potluck or bbq. Serve warm or cold! Nut free gluten free

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    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 healthy 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! 

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    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:
    • How to make vegan potato salad
    • What to serve with potato salad?
    • FAQ:
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    • Perfect Vegan Potato Salad

    Ingredients:

    • Potatoes: I use red potatoes, Yukon gold will work too
    • 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
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    How to make vegan potato salad

    1. Peel and chop potatoes into bite size pieces, ( 1/2 inch or so), see notes*
    2. 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.
    3. 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
    4. While potatoes are cooking, start chopping all the veggies, add to large salad bowl
    5. Add Dressing ingredients to small bowl give it a whisk and set aside.
    6. 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 full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below
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    What to serve with potato salad?

    • vegan main ‘meat’ dishes like: Vegan steak, hamburgers, Meatloaf, Ham, hotdogs, etc…
    • Corn on the cob
    • Grilled veggies
    • Tofu kabobs
    • Baked beans
    • Coleslaw
    • 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..

    More vegan salad recipes:

    • Vegan Pasta Salad
    • Best Vegan Macaroni Salad
    • Quinoa Salad
    • Vegan Caesar Salad (Best Caesar Dressing!)
    • Best & Easiest Vegan Broccoli Salad
    • Mediterranean Orzo Salad
    • Thai Noodle Salad
    • Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad w/ Maple Mustard Dressing
    • 40 Delicious & Healthy Vegan Salad Recipes

    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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    Perfect Vegan Potato Salad


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    5 from 8 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 8- 10 side servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    This Vegan Potato Salad recipe is eggless, dairy free, delicious! with red potatoes, creamy tangy mayo dill dressing, crunchy veggies. Perfect summer salad for potluck or bbq. Serve warm or cold! Nut free gluten free


    Ingredients

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    • 2 lbs red skinned potatoes, peeled and chopped bite sized (approx 6-7 med potatoes)
    • 3/4 cup chopped mixed bell peppers,
    • 1 large celery stick, chopped
    • 1/3 cup chopped red radish, 3 or so (optional I like the peppery crunch)
    • 1 small carrot , grated or chopped
    • 1/3 cup diced red onion
    • 1/4 cup sliced green onion ( more for garnish , optional)
    • 1 large dill pickle, chopped

    For potato salad dressing:

    • 1/3 cup your favourite vegan mayonnaise, I like vegenaise (add more at end if needed)
    • 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce ( I like Annies or The wizards)
    • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
    • zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, about 1/2 lemon
    • 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
    • 1/2 tbsp dried dill or 1 tablespoon or so of fresh chopped dill
    • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
    • 1/2 tsp black salt (kala namak)  
    • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
    • pinch of ground black pepper

    For serving:

    • chopped green onions
    • good sprinkle of paprika

     


    Instructions

    1. Peel and chop potatoes into bite size pieces, ( 1/2 inch or so), see notes*
    2. 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.
    3. 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
    4. While potatoes are cooking, start chopping all the veggies, add to large salad bowl
    5. Add Dressing ingredients to small bowl give it a whisk and set aside.
    6. 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

    Keywords: vegan potato salad, eggless, plant based, dairy free, potatoes, dill, eggless

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    1. Ryan

      May 05, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      I found this potato salad easy to make and like the dressing.

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        May 06, 2021 at 8:15 am

        thank you glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. Theresa

      March 13, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      Best potato salad recipe I have found! So easy and delicious!

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      • Verna

        March 13, 2021 at 5:23 pm

        Thank you so much Theresa! Thrilled you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    3. Adrian

      June 04, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      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

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        June 04, 2020 at 5:27 pm

        You are so welcome Adrian! Thanks for your comment and I love your add ins!

        Reply
    4. Sharon

      May 05, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      Just need to say this has become a family favourite! And has been shared a lot. Thanks Verna

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        May 05, 2019 at 7:59 pm

        that's so nice to hear Sharon, thank you!

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    5. Stephen

      March 22, 2019 at 2:42 am

      Fantastic!

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        March 22, 2019 at 2:53 am

        Thank you so much Stephen, glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Yvette Reaume

      October 21, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      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.

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        October 22, 2018 at 4:28 am

        Thank you so much for your comment Yvette? I'm glad you loved it. Your add ins sound delicious! I will have to try!

        Reply
    7. aneta

      September 04, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      This looks amazing! I don't have liquid smoke, would it make a big deference just leaving it out?

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        September 04, 2018 at 9:23 pm

        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!

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    8. Kerry

      July 28, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      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.

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        July 29, 2018 at 12:00 am

        Thx for the great comments Kerry, made my day ? So glad you enjoyed the Salad.

        Reply
    9. Christa

      July 26, 2018 at 6:14 am

      I made this tonight and it's so good I'll be making it again 😀 Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        July 26, 2018 at 11:41 am

        Thanks Christa ? So happy you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    10. Tegan Gresley-Jones

      July 24, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      So delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        August 10, 2018 at 4:55 am

        Oh Thats's awesome, so glad you loved it. Thanks for your comment Tegan.

        Reply

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