Basic Red Potato Salad
Basic Red Potato Salad highlights tender red potatoes and soft-cooked eggs cloaked in a rich, creamy dressing. The mild sweetness of the potatoes pairs with the silky texture of the yolks for a comforting, well-balanced bite. Serve this classic side at picnics, potlucks, or alongside grilled mains for an easy, crowd-pleasing addition.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Basic Red Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until they are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 3
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them completely with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the hot water and cool.
- 4
Peel the eggs and cut around the egg white, keeping the yolk whole.
- 5
Dice the egg whites and the potatoes. Combine them in a mixing bowl and add the salad dressing.
- 6
Toss the potatoes and egg together; crumble the egg yolk on top and serve chilled.
- Calories 547.13 kcal High 27%
- Protein 10.55 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 45.88 g 17%
- Total Fat 34.96 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 5.43 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 155.99 mg High 52%
- Sodium 496.72 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.93 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1044.52 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 37.31 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 45.29 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.67 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Basic Red Potato Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 3 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Red Potato, and Salad Dressing. Each serving provides about 547.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Basic Red Potato Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 3 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Basic Red Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Red Potato, Salad Dressing. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Basic Red Potato Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 547.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Basic Red Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Basic Red Potato Salad healthy?
- Basic Red Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 547.13 calories and 10.55 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 496.72 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.43 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, 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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