Description
This Easy Vegan Potato Salad features Yukon gold potatoes and a creamy dressing made from cashew and tahini. Perfect for gatherings, it’s both simple to prepare and packed with irresistible flavors that will delight everyone!
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
- In a large pot, combine the cubed potatoes, peeled garlic cloves, and a tablespoon of kosher salt. Fill the pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Remove the garlic cloves and cover the pot to let the potatoes steam for an additional 20 minutes.
- To prepare the dressing, finely chop the garlic and whisk together the cashew butter, tahini, both types of mustard, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and the chopped garlic. Incorporate 2 tablespoons of warm water and season with cayenne, salt, and black pepper. If needed, add more water to adjust the dressing consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes and add the chopped basil, dill, oregano (if using), and chives. Toss everything together until well mixed. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve later at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to taste.
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Feel free to customize the herbs based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg