High-Protein Potato Salad is a healthy and delicious dish. It contains baby gold potatoes, low-fat cottage cheese, fresh herbs, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, & red onion. It has cottage cheese, which is not suitable for individuals with dairy allergies. This recipe is versatile, as you can include your preferred variety of fresh herbs or vegetables. This dish is prepared in 30 minutes; good for preparing for quick lunches or dinners. Serve this dish with grilled chicken breast, grilled salmon, and roasted broccoli. It is good to have this dish chilled for the best taste, & you can also store this dish, so it is also good for meal prep purposes.
STATS:
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Duration for Prep: Fifteen minutes
- Portion Size: 1 cup
- Duration for Cooking: Fifteen minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Course: Salad
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Large pot
- Colander
- Blender
- Knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Serving bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 & ½ pounds baby gold potatoes
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 3 tbsp. herbs
- Extra fresh herbs
- ¼ cup red onion
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. water
- 1½ tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BABY GOLD POTATOES:
- Utilize baby gold potatoes because they have a smooth taste & creamy texture that holds up after boiling. They have thin skins & also eliminate the need for peeling while adding extra fiber.
LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE:
- Add 1% low-fat cottage cheese to make this dish because it creates a creamy dressing with significantly more protein and less fat than real mayonnaise-based salad.
FRESH HERBS:
- Add fresh dill, parsley, or chives to make this dish because they brighten the salad and add vibrant flavor. We would also utilize a combination of herbs to offer the best taste.
LEMON JUICE:
- Add fresh lemon juice to balance the creamy dressing and offer a refreshing tang. It also boosts the taste of the salad.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Add Dijon mustard to prepare this dish because it enhances the dressing with a light sharp flavor and deep taste.
RED ONION:
- Add thin red onion slices to make this dish because it adds crunch and a mild bite. We would also immerse the slices in chill water for ten minutes to soften the sharp taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Make the potatoes quartered and put them in the big pot along with cold water.
- Boil it on moderate to high flame and cook for 12 to 15 minutes till they get soft.
- Now strain the water and cool them for around ten minutes.
- In the meantime, add the cottage cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, & water and blend them.
- Now add the cool potatoes in the large mixing vessel then include the onion slices, and herbs.
- Then add the cottage cheese dressing on the potatoes then toss them softly to combine.
- Have the dish and add more seasoning if required.
- Add the fresh herbs and chill it for 20 to 30 minutes then desire and serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
GRILLED PROTEINS:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Grilled Salmon
- Grilled Turkey Cutlets
- Garlic Shrimp
- Lean Steak
SANDWICHES & WRAPS:
- Turkey Wrap
- Grilled Chicken Wrap
- Veggie Sandwich
- Tuna Sandwich
- Hummus Wrap
FRESH SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Mixed Greens Salad
- Arugula Salad
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Roasted Broccoli
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Cauliflower
BARBECUE FAVORITES:
- Grilled Burgers
- BBQ Chicken
- Grilled Sausages
- Veggie Skewers
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
BREAD & GRAINS:
- Whole-Grain Rolls
- Sourdough Bread
- Whole-Wheat Pita
- Multigrain Crackers
- Quinoa
PICNIC FAVORITES:
- Fresh Fruit
- Deviled Eggs
- Pickles
- Coleslaw
- Fresh Vegetable Sticks
HEALTHY BOWLS:
- Grilled Chicken Bowl
- Salmon Grain Bowl
- Quinoa Power Bowl
- Chickpea Bowl
- Mediterranean Bowl
TIPS:
- Don’t cook the potatoes for long time or they get mushy.
- Blend the cottage cheese completely to make the creamy dressing.
- Chill the salad and sprinkle herbs before serving to make it more refreshing.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the salad in closed vessel & store for four days.
FREEZER:
- The texture of potatoes and cottage cheese will not remain the same, so don’t freeze the dish.
FAQs:
Will I prepare the salad in advance?
Yes, prepare the salad before the requirement & store it in the refrigerator, as it tastes better.
Could I utilize the Greek yogurt to make the salad?
Yes, add the Greek yogurt to make the salad; it provides lots of protein.
Will I utilize other varieties of potatoes to prepare this dish?
Yes, we would utilize red potatoes or Yukon gold to make this dish.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 165 kcal
Net Carbs: 22 g
Serving Size: 1 cup
Iron: 0.9 mg
Total Carbs: 24 g
Vitamin A: 0.05 mg
Servings: 6
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 0.08 g
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 0.28 g
Potassium: 0.62 g
