Better-for-You Potato Salad

Name: Better-for-You Potato Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each
Ingredients: 1 lb. red new potato es, quartered; 1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise; 2 tsp. dried basil leaves; 2 hard-cooked egg s, peeled, chopped; 1 carrot , shredded; 1 green pepper , chopped

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

30
min.

Total Time

1
hr.

30
min.

Servings

6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Same red potatoes, same hard-cooked eggs and colorful veggies. But reduced-fat mayo makes this a better-for-you version of potato salad.

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1 lb. red new potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1 green pepper, chopped

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Cook potatoes in boiling water 15 min. or just until tender; drain. Cool completely.
Mix mayo and basil in large bowl until blended. Add potatoes, eggs, carrots and peppers; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 1 hour.

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Purchasing Potatoes

Look for firm, smooth, well-shaped potatoes that are free of wrinkles, cracks and blemishes. Avoid any with green-tinged skins or sprouting "eyes" or buds.

Servings

6 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Healthy Living

Good source of vitamin A or C
Generally Nutritious
Low sodium
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Carb Choices: 1 Carb Choice

Diet Exchange

1 Starch
1 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

Enjoy this updated version of a summertime favorite. Not only do the carrots provide an excellent source of vitamin A, but the green peppers are also rich in vitamin C.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	120

Total fat	4.5g
Saturated fat	1g
Cholesterol	65mg
Sodium	105mg
Carbohydrate	15g
Dietary fiber	2g
Sugars	2g
Protein	4g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	35 %DV
Vitamin C	35 %DV
Calcium	4 %DV
Iron	8 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by tifftifftiffm from I made it lowfat miracle whip, added celery and used Lawry's season salt (I almost always do when... I made it lowfat miracle whip, added celery and used Lawry's season salt (I almost always do when cooking potatoes) and it came out great. My husband ate his portion when we had lunch and then finished the entire rest of the salad later than evening, saying, "If you didn't want me to eat it, you shouldn't have made it taste so good."

Date published: 2008-06-25

Rated 4 out of 5 by mcleach from I added 1/4 spicy Italian dressing while the potatos were still hot, let them cool, then reduced the... I added 1/4 spicy Italian dressing while the potatos were still hot, let them cool, then reduced the amount of mayo. Adds a nice zip of flavor.

Date published: 2013-04-16

Rated 3 out of 5 by Tom0223_2000 from Even with basil and eggs, this is pretty bland for potato salad. Even with basil and eggs, this is pretty bland for potato salad. But it certainly does look good.

Date published: 2013-08-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by bevbarney1 from No one will know this is low fat. No one will know this is low fat. Excellent mix of flavors. My guests cleaned out the bowl!

Date published: 2005-07-22

Rated 4 out of 5 by athena12 from My husband really liked, except for the bell pepper. My husband really liked, except for the bell pepper.

Date published: 2005-05-09

Rated 4 out of 5 by maggiek9 from Really easy to make and quite delicious. Really easy to make and quite delicious.

Date published: 2007-04-29