Warm Potato Salad With Italian Dressing 🥔🥗
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
This delightful Warm Potato Salad with Italian Dressing is a star recipe from the SlimLines column in this week’s Thursday magazine, dedicated to fighting fat and embracing fitness! It’s a guilt-free, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. 🌟
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 680 g | Small red potatoes |
| 180 g | Shallots |
| 5 sprigs | Fresh parsley |
| 5 | Red bell peppers |
| 1 1/2 | Yellow bell peppers |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| To taste | Black pepper |
Nutrition per Serving:
- Calories: 172.6
- Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 238.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.9g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Protein: 3.8g
Instructions:
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Boil the Potatoes:
- Start by boiling the whole red potatoes in salted water. This process should take about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender enough to pierce with a fork.
- Once cooked, carefully drain the potatoes.
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Cool and Prep:
- Rinse the boiled potatoes under cold water. This helps to stop the cooking process and cools them down enough to handle.
- Drain the potatoes again to remove excess water.
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Cut and Combine:
- Now, cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1.5 cm each. Place these lovely potato chunks into a spacious salad bowl.
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Add Flavorful Goodness:
- It’s time to bring in the flavors! Add in the finely chopped shallots, fresh parsley leaves, diced red bell peppers, and yellow bell peppers.
- Sprinkle in the salt for seasoning, and crack some fresh black pepper over the top. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
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Toss and Serve:
- Gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring the potatoes are well coated with the Italian dressing and the flavors are nicely combined.
- When everything is mixed to perfection, serve this Warm Potato Salad with a warm smile, ready to be enjoyed guilt-free!
Tips and Variations:
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Italian Dressing: If you don’t have store-bought Italian dressing, make your own by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and Italian herbs.
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Extra Veggies: Feel free to add in more vegetables of your choice! Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or even some steamed green beans would be delicious additions.
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Herb Infusion: For an extra burst of freshness, infuse the olive oil in your dressing with some chopped basil or oregano.
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Make it Creamy: Want a creamy twist? Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of sour cream to the salad before serving.
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Grilled Goodness: For a smoky flavor, grill the bell peppers before dicing them up and adding them to the salad.
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Picnic Perfect: This salad is excellent for picnics and potlucks. Make it ahead of time and let the flavors mingle in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Enjoy this vibrant Warm Potato Salad With Italian Dressing as a satisfying side dish or a light main course. It’s packed with flavors, textures, and all the goodness of fresh, wholesome ingredients. 🥔🌿🌶️ Bon appétit!
