Red Potato Salad

This all-time favorite mix of tender potatoes, celery, and onions has been updated with a tangy yogurt sauce. This classic side is sure to please a hungry fa.

236kcal per serving
8 gprotein
41 gcarbohydrates
5 gfat
4servings (1/2 cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 236 kcal
Total fat 5 g 6%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%
Sodium 488 mg 21%
Total carbohydrates 41 g 15%
Dietary fiber 4 g 14%
Total sugars 9 g
Added sugars 1 g 2%
Protein 8 g 16%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 151 mg 12%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 1,184 mg 25%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. To prepare sauce, combine yogurt, mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
  2. Wash potatoes and place in pot. Cover with water about 1 inch above potatoes.
  3. Bring water and potatoes to a boil and simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
  4. Drain potatoes and set aside to cool.
  5. When potatoes are cooled, cut into bite-sized cubes. Place cut potatoes into large bowl.
  6. Add celery, onions, salt, and pepper to potatoes. Top with sauce and mix well.
  7. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.

Notes

Red or white potatoes can be used. Dijon mustard can be substituted for yellow mustard. Learn more about: Potatoes Celery Onions

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/red-potato-salad, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red Potato Salad?

One serving has 236 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/2 cup each).

How much protein is in Red Potato Salad?

8 g of protein per serving, with 41 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat.

What do I need to make Red Potato Salad?

8 ingredients: 1 cup yogurt, plain fat-free, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 4 medium red potatoes (about 1 pound), 1/2 cup celery, chopped and 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped ….