Smoked Pitmaster-Style Potato Salad
Smoked Pitmaster-Style Potato Salad pairs coal-kissed potatoes with a bright, tangy vinaigrette that balances apple cider and rice wine vinegars with a touch of Dijon. Crunchy celery, dill pickles, red onion, and sweet roasted peppers add texture and zip, while chives bring a fresh finish. Serve it alongside grilled meats at a cookout or as a standout side for casual summer dinners.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Pitmaster-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
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 61
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the potatoes directly in the hot coals of a charcoal grill and surround them with coals for even roasting. Roast until the skins are charred, 6 to 7 minutes. Turn the potatoes and continue roasting until the outsides are deeply charred and the insides are tender, 6 to 7 minutes more.
- 2
Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, cover with foil, and let them cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- 4
In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper for the dressing and whisk until well blended.
- 5
Scrape, peel, or cut away any fully charred potato surface, leaving some dark brown bits for deeper flavor. Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces.
- 6
Add the potatoes to the dressing along with the red onion, celery, dill pickles, and red peppers. Toss thoroughly with a spatula until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving, or up to overnight.
- 7
Add the chives, mix well, and season to taste with salt and pepper just before serving.
- Calories 196.49 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 3.39 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 27.31 g 10%
- Total Fat 9.19 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.32 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 90.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.45 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 616.46 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 11.28 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 25.81 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoked Pitmaster Style Potato Salad is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 196.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Pitmaster-Style Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Pitmaster-Style Potato Salad?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 196.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Pitmaster-Style Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Smoked Pitmaster-Style Potato Salad healthy?
- Smoked Pitmaster-Style Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 196.49 calories and 3.39 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Celery 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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