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Potato Salad (No-Mayo)

Potato Salad (No-Mayo)

This Potato Salad (No-Mayo) is made with cooked potatoes, eggs, red onion, celery, fresh herbs, and a tangy creamy dressing. It makes the perfect side dish for potlucks and summer BBQs.

Potatoes
Potatoes contain vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. They may provide health benefits, depending on how they are prepared. Read more about health benefits of the potatoes: “Potatoes 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Effects”.

What kind of potatoes are best for potato salad?
The best type of potatoes to make potato salad are the ones that hold their shape well when cooked, like new baby potatoes, Yukon gold, or red potatoes. I used a baby potatoes for this recipe because they hold their shape and don’t disintegrate when tossed around in the dressing.

How Long to Boil Potatoes for Potato Salad?

Large potato cubes for 10 to 20 minutes, until fork tender.

Baby potatoes or diced potatoes for about 15 minutes, until fork tender.

Whole large potatoes for about 30 minutes, until fork tender.

Should you peel potatoes for potato salad?
It is up to your personal preference whether or not you peel potatoes for potato salad. If you choose to leave the skin on, make sure your potatoes are washed well before cooking. I like to leave the skin on because the potato skin has more nutrients than the interior of the potato.

Potato Salad (No-Mayo)

Can you make potato salad the day before?
You can certainly prepare this potato salad recipe the day before. In my opinion, potato salad is better the next day and the day after when all the flavors have had time to blend.

More Potato Recipes you will Enjoy!
Easy Skillet Fried Potatoes
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

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Potato Salad (No-Mayo)

This healthier Potato Salad recipe is so fresh and delicious! It's hearty, easy to make, and mayo-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds baby potatoes (cooked, cooled, and cut into about 1/2-inch chunks)
  • 7 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
  • ⅓ cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped)
  • ½ cup fresh green onion (chopped)

Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
  • Add the potatoes to a large bowl with the red onion, celery, eggs, dill and green onions. Pour on the dressing and lightly toss it all together. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
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Sautéed Mushrooms

Sautéed Mushrooms

Add Sautéed Mushrooms to your go-to side dish or meat list. They cook quickly, taste delicious, and have a total gourmet restaurant vibe that will make you feel fancy when you serve them.

Pair them with Air Fryer Baked Potatoes for a classy meal at home, or make them for a fast side any night of the week.

Mushrooms are great for you and they are full of vitamins. I love them and cook with mushrooms a lot. Read more about the health benefits of mushrooms.

How to select mushrooms
Look for mushrooms that are firm, plump, and most importantly, free from blemishes and bruises. There should be no visible moisture on the outside. Stems should be firm with a uniform color.

How to Store Mushrooms
Store mushrooms in their original package or a paper bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Storing mushrooms in a plastic bag causes them to deteriorate quickly.

Should I wash mushrooms to clean? Do no rinse mushrooms caps or stems with water! Mushrooms are like sponges and will absorb liquid quickly. Instead, just use a damp paper towel to remove excess dirt.

The trick to cooking these Sautéed Mushrooms is to avoid steaming the mushrooms as you cook them – too much steam during the cooking will give the mushrooms a rubbery texture.  Quick cooking over a very hot burner in a large pan, so the mushrooms are not overcrowded as they cook, will give you the best results.  You’ll have perfectly Sautéed Mushrooms that are moist and tender to the bite.

Sautéed Mushrooms

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More Mushroom Recipes you will Enjoy!
Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom and Zucchini Sauté
Air Fryer Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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Sautéed Mushrooms

If you love mushroom recipes, then these easy Sautéed Mushrooms are a must-make! They are packed with flavor and quick to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 ounces mixed fresh mushrooms (such as oyster, hen-of-the-woods, beech, cremini, and shiitake) (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • ⅓ cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives for garnish (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet and add olive oil to skillet. Stir in mushrooms, onions, and salt and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add thyme and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are browned and tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chives and serve while warm.
Keyword mushrooms, sautéed mushrooms

Blackened Cod

Blackened Cod

If you’re looking for a new way to prepare your white fish, then you’ll definitely want to try this Blackened Cod recipe! This recipe combines a bold Cajun seasoning with firm but flakey and mild cod fish, pan seared to perfection! It has just the right amount of flavor and heat to keep you running back for more. It’s a super-fast recipe and can be paired with pretty much any side dish or be part of a tasty fish sandwich.

Cod is a healthful type of fish with many dietary benefits. It is high in protein and low in fat, which makes it an excellent protein source. Cod is also high in vitamins and minerals that are essential to bodily functioning. Like most fish, Cod has a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Great article about Cod: “Is Cod Healthy? Nutrition, Calories, Benefits, and More”.

This dish is ready in about 15 minutes and is one of my favorite fish recipes to make for my family. Cod is a delicious and mild tasting fish with a large flaky texture, but still firm and meaty. It holds up well to bold spices and many different cooking preparations. This recipe works well with any other firm, white-fleshed fish such as halibut. Just remember that white, mild, low-fat fish can easily become dry, so make sure not to overcook them.

Quick and easy: All that you have to do is season the fish fillets and pan fry them for several minutes. This seasoned cod is ready to serve in around 15 minutes so it’s the perfect recipe after a long day.

Cajun Seasoning
Some store-bought Cajun seasonings have salt. But some do not contain any or don’t have enough, and in that case, you should add salt to taste.

Blackened Cod

More recipes to try!

If you love to recreate your favorite Seafood dishes at home, then you will want to try these recipes:
Air Fryer Cod
Shrimp and Black Bean Quesadillas

Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp Pad Thai

Shrimp Quinoa Bowls with Avocado Lime Dressing

Pesto Cod Recipe

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Blackened Cod

This Blackened Cod recipe is quite delightful. The buttery cod combined with the cajun spices is so delicious!
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound cod filet (cut into 2 portions)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh chives for garnish (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Pat fish dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with Cajun seasoning and salt. 
  • Heat a large skillet and add olive oil to skillet. Add the seasoned fish, and let cook, undisturbed until the bottom is blackened, about 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. 
  • Carefully flip the fish over and continue cooking until the fish lightly flakes, about 1 to 3 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • Garnish with chives and serve while warm.
Keyword blackened cod, cod