Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad
Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad balances tender Yukon Gold potatoes with crisp cucumber and celery, sharp red onion, and briny pimento-stuffed olives. A red wine vinaigrette and a hint of garlic powder tie it together with bright acidity and peppery warmth. Serve it chilled at picnics, potlucks, or alongside grilled meats for a refreshing, make-ahead side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Drain and let them cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 4
Combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
- 5
Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper, then chill.
- 8
Stir the potato salad again before serving.
- Calories 279.29 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 6.06 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 39.39 g 14%
- Total Fat 12.32 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 504.1 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 831.01 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 65.58 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 45.27 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Italian Style Potato Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery Sticks, Cucumber, Garlic Powder, and Green Olives. Each serving provides about 279.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery Sticks, Cucumber, Garlic Powder, Green Olives, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad healthy?
- Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 279.29 calories and 6.06 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 504.1 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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