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Potato Salad

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Dear Cancer Project supporter,

This is a low-fat version of the traditional summertime favorite. Bring a generous batch to picnics and cookouts with family and friends. You won’t miss the fat and you’ll be healthier for it! You can use any variety of potato that you like, but remember it’s best to buy them organic and wash them thoroughly before using since potatoes are a part of the "Dirty Dozen," a list of foods rated with the highest pesticide content.

 

Potato Salad

Potato Salad
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Directions

Makes 4 servings

2 medium potatoes, peeled (if desired) and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 cup fat-free or low-fat vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steam the potatoes until just barely tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer to a large bowl and add the onion, celery, bell pepper, parsley, and dill weed.

In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add to the potato mixture and toss gently until evenly distributed. Chill thoroughly before serving.

Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Potato Salad will keep for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1/4 of recipe):

135 calories
3.8 g fat
0.5 g saturated fat
25.1% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol

23.7 g carbohydrate
3.4g fiber
4.7 g sugar
2.9 g protein

289 mg sodium
2.3 mg iron
36.4 mg vitamin C
394 mcg beta-carotene
1.1 mg vitamin E
46 mg calcium

Recipe from The Cancer Survivor's Guide

We would like to thank Delectable Planet for the video production.

 
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