Refreshing Potato and Egg Summer Salad
20 minutes
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About Refreshing Potato and Egg Summer Salad
Escape the heat with a vibrant Potato and Egg Summer Salad! This light and satisfying meal is bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner on a warm day.Imagine tender boiled potatoes and protein-packed hard-boiled eggs mingling with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickled red onions. A simple homemade honey-mustard vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness and zest to every bite.This healthy and refreshing salad is a welcome alternative to heavier meals and comes together in minutes. It's the perfect way to enjoy the season's bounty!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Pepper black, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Parsley finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion with 1 teaspoon of salt and the white vinegar. This pickling process mellows the onion's sharpness and adds a tangy flavor. Set aside for 10-15 minutes, allowing the onion to soften and absorb the vinegar.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber and tomato. Place the diced potatoes and sliced hard-boiled eggs on a separate plate. Season the potatoes and eggs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, mustard seeds, honey, and olive oil until well combined. This vinaigrette adds a sweet and tangy element to the salad.
- Divide the seasoned potatoes evenly between two serving bowls. Top with the cucumber and tomato mixture. Arrange the pickled red onions along the sides of the bowls and place the sliced eggs in the center. Drizzle the honey-mustard vinaigrette over the salad and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- It's optional to use hard-boiled eggs. You can omit them completely or use other protein-rich ingredients like boiled lentils, boiled beans, peas, cottage cheese (paneer), tofu, or soybeans.
- Parsley is used as the main herb in this recipe. If you don't have parsley, you can substitute coriander, celery, or mint leaves.
- Balsamic vinegar is the recommended dressing. If you don't have it, use white vinegar or wine vinegar.
- For extra flavor and texture, try roasting the boiled potatoes.
- If you prefer a creamier dressing, mix a spoonful of Greek yogurt or hung curd into your vinaigrette.
- To add an Indian twist, toss in chopped fresh coriander and chaat masala.
Expert Tips
- For a brighter, more vibrant salad, use a variety of colorful potatoes like red, yellow, or purple.
- Customize the salad to your liking by adding other vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or cherry tomatoes.
- If making the salad ahead of time, add the dressing just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
Storage Instructions
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Store the dressing separately and mix just before eating to keep the vegetables crisp and the eggs (if using) fresh.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 14gFat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18.6gSodium: 2280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11g
Amrita Iyer
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This is delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
Perfect dish! Can’t wait to cook it.
Looks so appetizing! Thank you for posting.
nice
This is a killer recipe which I will definitely try.
Perfect dish! Can’t wait to cook it.
This looks so appetizing! Thank you.