These are some of our favorite recipes, mostly from Cooking Light, but we tend to edit portions and ingredients
that suit our taste buds (e.g. when a recipe calls for 1 minced garlic clove, we use about 4 :) ).
Other recipes are passed down from family and friends.
Enjoy!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Creamy Potato Salad

We had this recipe with Peanut-Sauced Chicken Pitas ~ quick weekend meal!


Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Ingredients:
1 large egg
3/4 pound fingerling potatoes
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 
1 tablespoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/3 cup prechopped celery
3 tablespoons prechopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
Preparation:
1. Place a saucepan filled two-thirds with water over high heat; add egg, and cover. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add potatoes to pan; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; add potatoes. Peel and coarsely chop egg; add to potatoes.

Nutritional Information:
Amount per serving
Calories: 74
Fat: 2.5g
Saturated fat: 0.5g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.8g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
Protein: 2.5g
Carbohydrate: 10.5g
Fiber: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 32mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Sodium: 148mg
Calcium: 16mg
 
VARIATION 1
Sour Cream-Dill: Prepare base recipe through step 1; omit egg. Combine 1/2 cup diced English cucumber, 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add drained potatoes to cucumber mixture, and toss gently to coat.
Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Calories 50 (0% from fat); Fat 0.7g (sat 0.4g); Sodium 87mg
VARIATION 2
German-Style: Prepare recipe through step 1; omit egg. Cook 2 slices center-cut bacon over medium-high until crisp; crumble. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to drippings in pan. ­Return pan to medium-high. Add 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons Dijon; cook 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Combine sugar mixture, potatoes, and 1/3 cup sliced green onions. Top with bacon.
Serves 6 (serving size: 1/3 cup)
Calories 82 (0% from fat); Fat 3.1g (sat 0.7g); Sodium 132mg
VARIATION 3
Lemon-Herb: Prepare base recipe through step 1; omit egg. Whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped arugula, 2 tablespoons sliced kalamata olives, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives. Add drained potatoes; toss gently to coat.
Serves 6 (serving size: 1/3 cup)
Calories 75 (0% from fat); Fat 3.6g (sat 0.5g); Sodium 101mg

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