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Lemon Potato Salad

By:Nagi
Published:13 Aug '18Updated:13 May '21
187 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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187 Comments

  1. Victoria Docker says

    December 24, 2021 at 10:40 am

    Hi Nagi, to marinate do we leave at room temp or move to the fridge? I’ve just made it and don’t need it till dinner thank you

    Reply
  2. Yves Vandevyvere says

    December 22, 2021 at 12:52 am

    Hi Nagi, I’m a huge fan of your recipes and ‘ve already made this delicious recipe before. I’m wondering if you could add a little bit of sour cream to it for creaminess (if that’s an existing word?).

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 22, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      That IS a word! You could try some sour cream in this if you like. I haven’t tested it so let me know how it turns out! N x

      Reply
  3. Carole Richardson says

    November 10, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Thanks so much for this refreshing Potato Salad, the longer you marinate it the better so delush 😃

    Reply
  4. Sue says

    October 10, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    This was super yummy. Made as a side with Greek chicken and lemon rice. It’s lemon Sunday at our home. Thanks for all the yummy recipes Nagi. I make at least one of your dishes every week (generally more)

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 11, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      Lemons are so sunny and delicious – glad you liked it! N x

      Reply
  5. Lisa says

    September 11, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    I am just wondering how long this dressing would keep in the fridge if I was to double the amount? Thanks

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 12, 2021 at 10:22 am

      Hi Lisa, as it’s got fresh garlic in it – I wouldn’t keep it longer than 3 days. N x

      Reply
      • Meic says

        September 14, 2021 at 12:33 am

        In a vinaigrette the vinegar is a strong enough acid to prevent anything going off, even at room temperature. Lemon juice is not quite such a good preservative, but should be good for a week in the fridge, I think,

        Reply
  6. Alan says

    September 3, 2021 at 9:54 am

    I noticed that the photos feature lemon slices, but the actual recipe doesn’t. Is that optional or just to make the photos more appealing? BTW either way it is delicious.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 4, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Hi Alan, just for presentation purposes here – not required for the recipe 🙂 N x

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    September 1, 2021 at 5:32 am

    5 stars
    I made this last year for the first time and it was a big hit. But more than anything, this is now my new favorite salad dressing! I make a double-batch and it lasts a few weeks. I put on veggies, have also used to marinate chicken before cooking. LOVE this dressing and potato salad recipe!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  8. jkw says

    August 25, 2021 at 6:19 am

    5 stars
    Made this for 10 and took it to a potluck. What a success!Fresh and delicious. Love, love, love that you supply amounts of ingredients for different numbers of people. Extremely helpful.

    Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    August 9, 2021 at 7:31 am

    5 stars
    Nagi, this is amazing!
    Used new potatoes, only added fresh dill because it was in the garden, but it didn’t need it.
    So fresh and flavourful, your recipes are BESTTTTT!!!!

    Reply
  10. christine l coles says

    June 26, 2021 at 6:48 am

    I want to double the recipe using 24 ounce bags how many bags should I use??

    Reply
  11. Nicole says

    June 9, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    So easy yet so impressive!
    Every other potato salad I’ve made takes so long to get together. Nagi’s recipe is quick and easy enough to do after work and impressive enough to serve to guests. I don’t add the lemon zest, I find the juice adequate. Tastes great served warm and if we manage leftovers, is a treat for lunch the next day.
    Thanks for sharing Nagi xx

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    June 7, 2021 at 8:35 am

    Your recipes are the best, dressing are perfect. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 8, 2021 at 9:41 am

      Thank you so much Maria!! N x

      Reply
  13. Cynthia Babcock says

    June 4, 2021 at 10:08 am

    I made it! So good! Thank you!!

    Reply
  14. Ragnhild Nyhlén says

    May 30, 2021 at 3:30 am

    Hi Nagi! Does this need refridgerating while marinating?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 30, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      Hi Ragnhild – no, not if you plan to serve straight away. N x

      Reply
      • Ragnhild Nyhlén says

        May 31, 2021 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks, Nagi! This was a huge success at yesterdays bbq for 12 people.

        Reply
  15. Annette says

    May 28, 2021 at 12:03 am

    5 stars
    Wow this was such an unassuming dish! I thought it was going to be a normal potato salad but my oh my it was surprisingly delicious! The dressing seemed so simple but it was so tasty, I even used the excess to slather onto some pasta that I had. I added some fine green beans to the salad only because I had some sitting around in the fridge but it was really nice too. Will definitely do this one again. Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  16. Jan Rhoades says

    May 27, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    lemon potato salad (not for the first time), accompanied by fresh steamed green beans and hot smoked salmon from Tasmania. I also made your Creamy Dill sauce recipe. I’m growing heaps of lovely fresh dill in Brisbane. What a bonus,
    Everything was absolutely superb 👏👍🥰👏😉😉

    Reply
  17. Ana says

    May 25, 2021 at 4:07 am

    5 stars
    The best kind of recipe: super easy, super delicious. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
  18. Kiralee says

    April 17, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today as a side for a BBQ we hosted. OMG it was amazing. Thank you so much for this recipe ☺️

    Reply
  19. Zinhle Mthethwa says

    April 14, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    I really love potato salad I’m going to try it up

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 15, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      You will LOVE this one Zinhle! N x

      Reply
  20. Jo says

    March 21, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious salad, first attempt today and its gone in minutes. Thank you Nagi for such wonderful recipe and please continue to share with us your recipe 🙂

    Reply
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