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Lemon Potato Salad

By:Nagi
Published:13 Aug '18Updated:13 May '21
189 Comments
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You don’t need mayo for a terrific Potato Salad! The secret is to marinate the potato so it sucks up flavour. This Lemon Potato Salad is bright, zesty and well seasoned. Great warm, at room temp, on the day and the day after!

For a healthy creamy alternative, try this Potato Salad with a no-mayo Creamy Potato Salad Dressing OR no-mayo Creamy Lemon Dressing!

Close up of a fork picking up a no mayo Lemon Potato Salad.

I realised it’s been far too long since I shared a potato recipe and had to rectify that immediately.

Plus I wanted to share something super simple after doing Biryani on Friday. There’s no doubt that one of the aspects that I love the most about my job is creating the more challenging recipes. The whole process from start to finish – starting with research, developing, testing it over and over again, photographing, filming, editing the video, reading and responding to comments and questions.

Let me clarify, “research” involves going to restaurants for taste testing. It’s a tough, tough gig….

BUT! The post taste testing part is actually quite hard work – so I need to share something super simple today to recover! 😂 So today’s recipe is a simple, bright, no-mayo Lemon Potato Salad.

Lemon Dressing being poured over Lemon Potato Salad

MARINATE YOUR POTATOES!

There’s nothing more disappointing than biting into a generous sized piece of potato with any kind of dressing – mayo or non mayo – only to find the inside of the potato tastes of nothing more than unseasoned potato.

Solution: Douse your potatoes with dressing while hot. They act as a sponge and suck up all the flavour. It’s SO GOOD you almost don’t need to add any other dressing to it!

NO MAYO POTATO SALADS are in hot demand!

While I have a huge soft spot for the classic Creamy Potato Salad which is in great demand around holiday season, I make this no-mayo Lemon Potato Salad far more often throughout the year. It’s particularly in great demand by my friends, most of whom are anti-mayo for varying reasons.

There’s plenty of variations like this No-Mayo Red Potato Salad with Charred Corn and Bacon or my German Potato Salad. Just don’t skip the marinating for both! I promise it’s worth it. ❤️ – Nagi x

PS I’ve called it a Lemon Potato Salad, and lemon flavour you shall get. It’s not the juice – that’s just sour. The lemon flavour is in the zest. So if you want a lemon flavoured potato salad, don’t skip the zest!

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Lemon Potato Salad with no mayo in a white bowl, ready to be served


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Close up of a fork picking up a no mayo Lemon Potato Salad.

Lemon Potato Salad

Author: Nagi
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
4.97 from 54 votes
Servings5 - 6 people
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Recipe video above. You don't need mayo to make a terrific potato salad! The secret is to marinate the potatoes so they suck up all that flavour!

Ingredients

  • 1 kg / 2 lb baby potatoes (Note 1)
  • 2 tbsp salt (for water)
  • 1 cup green onions , sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley , finely chopped

Dressing:

  • 5 tbsp / 75 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup / 65 ml lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (1 large lemon)
  • 1 garlic clove, large, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Dressing: Shake in a jar.

Potatoes:

  • Halve so they are about 2.5cm / 1" pieces (cut large ones into 3).
  • Bring 4 litres / 4 quarts water to the boil, add salt. Add potatoes, bring back up to the boil then reduce to simmer. Cook for 5 minutes or until just cooked - don't let them overcook or become too soft, they will keep cooking from residual heat.
  • Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl.

Potato Salad:

  • While potatoes are hot, pour over half the Dressing. Use rubber spatular to gently stir.
  • Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes, even overnight.
  • Add green onions and parsley, pour over remaining Dressing. Carefully toss with rubber spatular, then serve. Great warm or at room temperature, and it's also great the next day.

Recipe Notes:

1. This recipe will work fine with any type of potato. Starchy and all purpose potatoes suck up the flavour better than waxy ones, but even waxy potatoes are fine. Just make sure you cut them to the prescribed size and don't overcook otherwise they will crumble when tossed.
2. Add Ins / variations: other fresh herbs like chives, basil, thyme or rosemary (go easy on these, they are strong), dried herbs, bacon (!!), parmesan, rocket/arugula, sun dried tomatoes. Give it a Mediterranean spin by adding oregano and/or feta!! 
3. Nutrition per serving, assuming 5 servings about 200g/7oz per serving.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Potato Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 385mg17%
Potassium 910mg26%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 450IU9%
Vitamin C 36.8mg45%
Calcium 79mg8%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 256cal (13%)Carbohydrates: 29g (10%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Sodium: 385mg (17%)Potassium: 910mg (26%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 450IU (9%)Vitamin C: 36.8mg (45%)Calcium: 79mg (8%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
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189 Comments

  1. Cathy Stanicic says

    September 3, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Oh this looks good, I need an alternative to mayonaisey salads for summer! I have a question please. Would it be OK to use garlic powder in the dressing? If so , how much?

    I’m off to find the Greek Roasted Potato recipe now, love your work Nagi!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 3, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      Hi Cathy! I didn’t think about garlic powder in this, I normally wouldn’t put it in a dressing like this. It’s not like ranch dressing, so it wouldn’t dissolve, if that makes sense?? I think the better way may be to sprinkle it on the potatoes while they are still hot. The heat will essentially cook the garlic powder, that would add terrific flavour! I’d probably use about 1/2 to 3/4 tsp, sprinkle then toss. 🙂 Greek Lemon Potatoes coming soon!!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        September 3, 2018 at 11:26 pm

        Thanks Nagi!

        Reply
  2. Diane says

    August 21, 2018 at 12:54 am

    5 stars
    Thanks Nagi for another great recipe….but wait, aren’t they all?!? A perfect potato salad recipe without the mayo and while it’s a great summer recipe for us in the states right now, I can easily see using this recipe year-round. The lemon makes the salad light and fresh, while the minced garlic adds a wow! Thanks for sharing…love that Dozer is enjoying his romps in the park🤗🤗, hugs to you both…

    Reply
  3. Alan Gow says

    August 20, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, another great recipes Nagi and we made this in our motorhome in the Aland Islands between Sweden and Finland. I bet you didn’t expect your recipes to travel so far. We love so much of what you put up thanks.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 20, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      I LOVE HEARING THAT!!! Are you on a road trip or is that where you live??? 🙂 N x

      Reply
      • Alan says

        September 4, 2018 at 3:37 pm

        5 stars
        Both – we are living in our motorhome for 3 – 4 years, touring all around Europe, and your recipies come with us. We make your lemon cake all the time in our Omnia oven, and your rocket and chickpea salad is another favourite. Please keep it up thanks.

        Reply
  4. http://ucminiapp.in says

    August 20, 2018 at 3:00 am

    When I initially left a comment I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and
    from now on whenever a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment.
    Perhaps there is a way you can remove me from that service?
    Kudos!

    Reply
    • Goh says

      August 27, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      Hi there! This is Goh, RecipeTin Eats IT helper. I need more information from you to troubleshoot this problem. I tried to email you at the address you left, but it’s invalid. If you could please reply to this comment and include your proper email address (but not publicly of course!), I’d be happy to try to help you. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Nagi says

        August 27, 2018 at 7:31 pm

        Or email me directly just by replying to any of my new recipe emails and I’ll pass it on! 🙂

        Reply
      • Nagi says

        August 27, 2018 at 7:31 pm

        Or email me directly just by replying to any of my new recipe emails! 🙂

        Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 20, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Sorry about that! I have IT looking into it! 🙂 N x

      Reply
  5. vivian says

    August 16, 2018 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    This was really delicious and a refreshing change from mayonnaise based potato salad. Served it with corn on the cob and grilled salmon for a summery meal. Next time I may add some chopped dill too. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  6. Gaia says

    August 16, 2018 at 2:48 am

    I was ready for another potato salad…your recipe was timely.
    The citrus was tangy and refreshing, rather than the mayo.
    I Will be serving it for the third time tonight… (Nice to have dinner prepared.)
    I ran out of lemons, so I used half lime as well…so delicious!
    Thanks Nagi

    Reply
  7. Ellie says

    August 15, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    IHi Nagi
    Thanks for sharing the biriyani recipe. I tried it at the weekend n it was loved by the family. It was much easier to make than I always thought!
    So looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
    Xxx

    Reply
  8. Gillian DidierSerre says

    August 15, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Dozer I am told by my owner Gillian that you are romping about at the park and getting back to the original dozer awesome dide🐕👍.
    Hi Nagi..lemon potato salad yum yum..my favorite I am not much of a mayo fan so thanks 👍🍷

    Reply
  9. Theresa V says

    August 15, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Looks so good Nagi, I am definitely making it this weekend. 😁

    Reply
  10. Ewa says

    August 15, 2018 at 7:07 am

    Can I use lime instead of lemon? Unfortunately, you cannot get lemons in Peru 🙁

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:10 am

      Absolutely! Lime would be wonderful in this and I’d use it in a flash! N x

      Reply
  11. Rachel says

    August 15, 2018 at 12:20 am

    5 stars
    I saw this recipe yesterday and just happened to have all the ingredients – it turned out great!! My husband loved it. The leftovers are even better….I just polished them off for breakfast 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:16 am

      I kid you not, I put leftovers into a egg scramble this morning!!! Glad you enjoyed this Rachel, thanks for letting me know! N x

      Reply
  12. Ron says

    August 14, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    A very Scandinavian style potato salad. Me likes.
    Dozer looks fantastic. Whom ever believes dogs don’t smile have never watch for it.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Ohhh! Didn’t even think of that. I totally should have done “that sell”!😂

      Reply
  13. Eha says

    August 14, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect potato salad for a-usually-no-potato, non-mayo gal! Have just collapsed into my computer chair half-way thru’ unpacking my monthly on-line shop – Uh? How does a single gal need 169 separate items ? Anyways, there are some beautiful baby potatoes there and lots of parsley and I have Meyer lemons in the garden and L this will be perfect alongside a tasty lamb of pork chop during the next few very busy days . . . . . yep, that’s a smile on his Lordship’s face 🙂 !!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:24 am

      His Lordship is right. I should change the name of that section to “Life of his Lordship”

      Reply
  14. Gail says

    August 14, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    HI Nagi …definitely making this recipe on the weekend.
    Dozer is definitely happy getting his therapy 😂 Yay!
    Hugs! Happy Tuesday! 😊

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 14, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      It’s been soooo nice being able to take him to parks again!!! N xx

      Reply
  15. Vera G says

    August 14, 2018 at 10:52 am

    HAPPY DOZER! Free at last. Good salad. Am using kiphla potatoes. YOU ARE having better temperature. WILL BE Cold w/End. Enjoy outhings with DOZER.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 14, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      It’s just so nice seeing him bounding around with a big goofy grin on his face again!!!

      Reply
  16. Magdalene says

    August 14, 2018 at 10:28 am

    Great recipe and very easy to make. Love it and will be giving a try tomorrow👍👍😍😍

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Hope you do! It’s a terrific standby too, leftovers are great!

      Reply
  17. Lisa says

    August 14, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Dozer looks SO HAPPY! Great to see him bounding about again, such a gorgeous pup. This looks yum. Going to make it for Father’s Day – we all bring a couple of plates (mine will be this , salad and pavlova). Thank you for your wonderful recipes (and your Mom’s too).

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:27 am

      Oooh! Father’s Day Feasting! You’ll steal the show with a pav 🙌🏻

      Reply
  18. Danya says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe – just made it! I used russets peeled and cut to size as they were a 1/3 of the price of baby potatoes.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:27 am

      Thanks for the feedback Danya! Glad you enjoyed this 🙂 N x

      Reply
  19. Pam says

    August 14, 2018 at 8:27 am

    The video showed garlic added to the dressing. Can you tell us how much and was it crushed?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 14, 2018 at 8:44 am

      Oops! Thanks for picking that up Pam 🙂 1 large clove, minced. N x

      Reply
  20. Leah says

    August 14, 2018 at 7:43 am

    Nagi, love this recipe! I’m a lemon potato addict, so this will become a regular delight for me. Thank you!

    Love to see Mr. Dozer Dawg bounding around again…you can see the happiness in his eyes so clearly in that photo. He really IS smiling! (bet Mom is too 🙂 )

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:27 am

      If you like lemon potatoes, wait until next week! GREEK Roasted Lemon Garlic Potatoes!

      Reply
      • Leah says

        August 15, 2018 at 6:48 pm

        Is it next week yet??!! 😀

        Reply
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