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vegan tzatziki potato salad
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4.67 from 3 votes

Tzatziki Potato Salad

Are you looking for a new twist on vegan potato salad? This Greek tzatziki potato salad recipe is my new go-to summer vegan potato salad!  And it's so simple. So, give this potato salad with tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish, sides
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound baby red potatoes cut in half
  • ½ English cucumber seeds removed and diced
  • ½ cup dill pickles diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • cup vegan plain plant yogurt
  • 2 Tablespons cashew mayo or vegan mayo of choice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • smoked paprkia optional

Instructions

  • Begin by cutting the baby red potatoes in half.
  • Fill a large pot half way full of COLD water and add a teaspoon of salt.
  • DO NOT boil the water first. Instead, add the halved potatoes to the pot of cold salt water.
  • Now, bring to a boil; reduce the temperature to medium, and boil for 15 minutes.
  • Immediately drain in a colander and rinse with cold water, moving the potatoes around to ensure cooling off all the potatoes.
  • In a salad bowl, whisk together the vegan yogurt, cashew mayo, minced garlic, lemon juice, zest, and three-quarters of the dill.
  • Add the cooled red potatoes to the bowl with dressing.
  • Include the diced red onion and dill pickles.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve in a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining dill, and sprinkle with smoked paprika if desired.
  • Place the salad into the refrigerate to chill before serving. The flavors develop as it chill.
  • I suggest serving as a side dish with your favorite summer dishes, such as BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich, Grilled Tempeh, Easy Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers, or a Grilled Eggplant Sandwich!

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Notes

  • Place potatoes in cold salt water BEFORE bringing the water to a boil. This helps the potatoes cook evenly for the prefect vegan potato salad.
  • Because potatoes are sometimes smaller or larger than the ones I used in this recipe, make sure you test the potatoes a couple of minutes before or after the recommended cooking time. The fork should slide through the potato halves easily.
  • Use a vegetable chopper to reduce the prep time it takes to chop vegetables for salads and other recipes.
  • Make sure the potatoes are cooled before putting the vegan potato salad together.
  • I like adding smoked paprika for flavor and color; however, if you don't like the flavor of smoked paprika, I suggest regular paprika.
  • If using dried dill, remember it is more potent than fresh dill, so reduce the amount in half.
  • The salad will stay fresh for 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg