Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

The Best Italian Potato Salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

185
calories
11g
fat
16g
carbohydrates
4g
protein
7mg
cholesterol
413mg
sodium
Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

Recipe Description

This Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad is definitely the best recipe on the market. Did you know a potato salad could get better and better?

There is more than just potatoes and mayonnaise in this one, I’ve added an Italian symphony of garlic, pesto, spinach, red peppers, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, giving an authentic flavor to this usual all-time family favorite. Serve it with any protein of your choice, it compliments almost any menu just wonderfully!

To make Creamy Italian Potato Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes

    10 min
    Step 1 - Healthy Creamy Italian Potato SaladStep 1 - Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

    In a large pot, over medium high heat, boil and cook the potatoes, in clear water for 5-8 minutes, until tender. Once cooked, drain them from the water and place in a large, covered bowl. Refrigerate until cold.

  2. 2

    Prepare dressing

    3 min
    Step 2 - Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

    Lightly combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, pesto, spinach, vinegar and salt together, with a whisk.

  3. 3

    Prepare salad

    3 min
    Step 3 - Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

    Once the potatoes have cooled, add the red peppers, tomatoes, basil and Parmesan to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Dress salad

    4 min
    Step 4 - Healthy Creamy Italian Potato SaladStep 4 - Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

    Cover the salad with the prepared dressing and toss well.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad

    Serve cold, or keep refrigerated until you’re ready to eat.

Add this Creamy Italian Potato Salad to your list of recipes to try next! Italian food is one of my favorite and including these flavors in a potato salad truly triumphs the side dish, of all side dishes! Let us know your thoughts and remember to keep in touch! Tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts and pictures!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Jane Smith
October 17, 2024
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Simply the best!

Penny
October 16, 2023
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This potato salad is really great. I made it for a summer barbecue with my husband and his mates, and they all loved it. The combination of ingredients is so refreshing, and I couldn't believe how easy it was to prepare. It's now a favourite in our home.

Ethan
October 12, 2023
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I made this potato salad for a family picnic. Everyone loved it so much. The mix of pesto and fresh veggies gave it a twist we all enjoyed. It quickly became my go-to summer dish

Wendy Taylor
October 10, 2023
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Fantastic! I made this for my family picnic, and everyone loved it. The mix of flavors is just so refreshing, way beyond a regular potato salad.

Rachel
October 4, 2023
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Wow! This Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad brightened up our family picnic! I blended it with my kids' favorite grilled chicken, and they couldn’t get enough! Totally a winner in our house. Can’t wait to make it again!

Quinn
October 3, 2023
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Epic!

Xena
March 27, 2023
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Yummy, Quick, Enjoyed!

Vince
November 4, 2022
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Yum!

Vanessa Clarke
October 27, 2022
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This Potato Salad is just amazing. I made it for my family dinner, everyone loved it. The flavors took me back to Italy.

Ursula
October 22, 2022
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Amazing!

Ursula Brown
August 14, 2022
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Fabulous! Made this for my family's picnic and they loved it. So fresh and delish! My kids even asked for seconds!

Luke
September 1, 2020
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Amazing!

Tina
August 11, 2020
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Superb flavor brings smiles to dinner.

Katherine Smith
February 18, 2020
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Wow! This potato salad is bomb! Tried it at my summer BBQ, and everyone went crazy. So creamy and tasty, it really made my day special. Can't wait to make it again!

Brittany Smith
October 29, 2019
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I made this Healthy Creamy Italian Potato Salad for my husband’s birthday dinner and wow, he loved it. The pesto and spinach add such a kick! Everyone asked for the recipe. I never thought potato salad could taste this gourmet, but now it’s a must-have at our family get-togethers.

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