Heart-Healthy Potato Salad

Name: Heart-Healthy Potato Salad
Ingredients: 2 pound red potatoes; 2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 rib celery, chopped; 1/2 medium-sized onion, chopped; 3 small sweet pickles, sliced; 2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise*; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional); paprika, to taste

Isabel De Los Rios|June 26, 2012 2:59 pm EST

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Waxy red potatoes are a healthier choice than starchy potatoes like russet because they contain more fiber and a lower glycemic load. Homemade mayonnaise made with heart healthy extra-virgin olive oil makes this salad a little bit healthier, too. Click here to see Making Potato Salad Healthier.

Servings

6

Ingredients

2 pound red potatoes
2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 rib celery, chopped
1/2 medium-sized onion, chopped
3 small sweet pickles, sliced
2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise*
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
paprika, to taste

Directions

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Place over high heat and cook the potatoes until just tender. Drain and let cool slightly. Peel while hot, cube, and season with the dry mustard. Cool for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator. Add the celery, onion, sliced sweet pickles, and dill weed.
Thin the mayonnaise with vinegar and stir into the above ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slice the hard boiled eggs on top, if using, and season with paprika, to taste.