Description
This Easy Vegan Potato Salad features irresistible flavors thanks to Yukon gold potatoes, fresh herbs, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for gatherings or a quick dinner, it’s a simple yet delicious side that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter (or almond butter)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Place the potatoes, garlic cloves, and a tablespoon of salt in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot, removing the garlic. Cover and let steam for another 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, finely chop the garlic. Whisk together cashew butter, tahini, both mustards, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and chopped garlic. Add 2 tablespoons of warm water and season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. If the dressing separates, add water to bring it together again.
- Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes. Add chopped basil, dill, oregano, and chives. Toss well to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm or cool in the fridge. This salad can be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
For a creamier dressing, add more tahini or cashew butter.
Feel free to swap Yukon gold potatoes for any other waxy variety you prefer.
This salad can be made a day ahead; let the flavors meld in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg