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Classic salad made with boiled potatoes, sauce (mayonnaise, yogurt or mustard), and vegetables.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Potato salad with sauce (150 g) has 195 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.8 g of carbs, 3.3 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B6 covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Potato salad with sauce is made from boiled potatoes tossed with a dressing—often mayonnaise, yoghurt or mustard—with vegetables or herbs added to taste. Potato salads have many regional and household versions rather than one single point of origin. The potatoes stay tender and chunky, while the sauce can make the dish creamy, tangy or both.
It is commonly served chilled or at room temperature as a side for picnics, barbecues and casual meals; in Turkey, potato salad is also often offered as part of a meze-style spread, with lemon and olive oil common in less creamy versions. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with relatively little protein, and the dressing contributes much of the fat. For a lighter bowl, replace some of a mayonnaise-based dressing with yoghurt and add fresh herbs.
Selected: 100 g
130
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
18.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.2g
· 4% DV
Fat
5.2g
· 7% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 7% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Vitamin C
7mg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
280mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 130 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
Potato salad with sauce is made with cooked potatoes and a dressing, often with chopped vegetables or herbs. Mayonnaise, yogurt, and mustard are common dressing options; additions such as celery, pickles, spring onions, or dill vary by recipe.
Waxy or all-purpose potatoes work best for Potato salad with sauce because they hold their shape after boiling. Choose potatoes of a similar size and cook them until just tender; very floury potatoes can break apart when you mix in the dressing.
Potato salad with sauce often turns watery when warm potatoes release steam into the dressing or wet ingredients add excess liquid. Cool and drain the potatoes well, pat pickles or chopped vegetables dry, and stir in the dressing gradually.
Yes, Potato salad with sauce can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. The resting time lets the flavors mingle. Add delicate herbs just before serving, and stir in a little fresh dressing if the potatoes have absorbed too much.
To keep the potatoes intact in Potato salad with sauce, stop boiling as soon as a knife meets only slight resistance. Drain them promptly and let them cool before gently folding in the dressing; vigorous mixing breaks the pieces apart.
Potato salad with sauce keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it commonly contains mayonnaise or yogurt, refrigerate it promptly and discard it if it has been at room temperature for more than two hours.
Freezing Potato salad with sauce is not recommended. Potatoes can become watery or grainy after thawing, and mayonnaise- or yogurt-based dressings may separate. For a better texture, freeze plain cooked potatoes if needed, then thaw and dress them fresh.
Potato salad with sauce is usually served chilled or cool. Let the potatoes cool before adding a creamy dressing, which can thin or separate on hot potatoes. For a warm version, use an oil-and-vinegar or mustard dressing instead.
You can add chopped celery, pickles, spring onions, dill, parsley, or hard-boiled eggs to Potato salad with sauce. Keep juicy additions well drained so they do not loosen the dressing, and fold everything in gently to preserve the potato pieces.
Potato salad with sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, sausages, fish, or roasted vegetables. Its creamy dressing makes it a substantial side, so crisp greens or lightly dressed vegetables help balance the plate.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.