Description
This Easy Vegan Potato Salad features Yukon gold potatoes tossed in a creamy cashew and tahini dressing with fresh herbs, perfect for any meal or gathering. Simple to make and packed with flavor, it’s a go-to side dish that everyone will love!
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 cubed potatoes, garlic cloves, and a tablespoon of salt in a large pot. Fill with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot, then remove the garlic cloves. Cover the pot and let the potatoes steam for another 20 minutes.
- To prepare the dressing, finely chop the garlic. Whisk together cashew butter, tahini, both mustards, honey (or maple), olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and the chopped garlic. Stir in 2 tablespoons of warm water and season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes. Add the chopped basil, dill, oregano, and chives. Toss everything to combine well. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as necessary. Serve warm or chill in the fridge. This salad can be enjoyed at room temperature or cold. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different mustards based on your preference.
This salad is very versatile; add other vegetables or herbs as you like.
For added creaminess, you can mix in a bit of vegan mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg