Vegan Potato Salad

Bowl of Vegan Potato Salad topped with green onion and a serving spoon.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 15 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Description

This hearty Vegan Potato Salad delivers a delicious combination of creamy, tangy, smoky, and savory flavors. Half of the tender potatoes are roughly mashed while the rest stay chunky, creating a wonderfully creamy texture with plenty of potato in every bite. Crisp celery, scallions, dill pickle, and crunchy plant-based bacon add layers of flavor and texture. 

A simple dressing of mayo, Dijon and yellow mustards, and garlic powder brings everything together with just the right amount of richness and zip. Serve it alongside burgers and sandwiches, bring it to a picnic or potluck, or add it to your next backyard cookout spread—this is classic comfort food made for sharing.

Ingredients
  • 4 cups russet potatoes (peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 cup celery (diced small)
  • 1 large dill pickle (diced small)
  • 5 strips of vegan bacon (cooked, diced small)
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup scallions (diced, green parts only, garnish)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

  2. 2

    Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat and simmer the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Strain the potatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl. 

  3. 3

    With a potato masher, roughly mash about half of the potatoes. Leave them to cool for about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the celery, pickle, onion, and prepared Smart Bacon.

  5. 5

    To make the dressing, combine the vegan mayo, both mustards, and garlic powder in a small bowl. 

  6. 6
    Pour the dressing over the potatoes and gently fold it in until everything is well combined. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  7. 7
    Bowl of vegan potato salad, crackers, and iced tea,

    Garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 3/4 cup (approximately)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 169kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8g16%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 405mg17%
Potassium 448mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 3.8g8%
Vitamin A 13 mcg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Calcium 22 mg
Iron 1 mg
Vitamin E 1.1 mg
Vitamin K 21 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.28 mg
Folate 24 mcg
Magnesium 22 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Selenium 3.5 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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