--- title: "Favorite Potato Salad" id: "11462" type: "post" slug: "favorite-potato-salad" published_at: "2021-07-16T16:41:27+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:53:41+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/07/16/favorite-potato-salad/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/07/16/favorite-potato-salad.md" excerpt: "Everybody loves a good potato salad! Today I’m sharing my favorite version. It has tender potatoes, chewy chickpeas, fresh herbs and crunchy red onions. And I dressed it with a light Garlicky-Dijon-Apple Cider Vinaigrette." taxonomy_category: - "Mains" - "Salads and Buddha Bowls" - "Sides" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Favorite Potato Salad by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [July 16, 2021](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/07/16/favorite-potato-salad/) in [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) , [Salads and Buddha Bowls](https://mondaydreams.com/category/salads/) , [Sides](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sides/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/favorite-potato-salad) This potato salad is simple, hearty and really delicious! It can be a tasty plant-based side or a satisfying main dish. So what’s great about this salad besides its awesome taste?! It’s made with simple ingredients you most likely have in your kitchen and it’s a healthy crowd-pleasing dish. Potato salads are always a hit with family and friends (vegan or not)! And I love fuss-free recipes that everyone can enjoy! You can make this salad ahead of time and store it in the fridge for later. It will stay fresh for a couple of days, so it’s also a good option if you like meal-prepping. **Feel like giving this tasty salad a try? If you do, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## Favorite Potato Salad A fresh and healthy spin on a classic potato salad. Vegan, satisfying and so flavorful. A real crowd-pleaser and the perfect side dish to share with your friends and family. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/favorite-potato-salad) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2021%2F07%2F16%2Ffavorite-potato-salad%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2F0047-favorite-potato-salad-0001-web.jpg&description=Favorite+Potato+Salad&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 15 minutes mins Servings 4 as a side ### Ingredients #### SALAD - 1pound -450 grams potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces - ¾cupcooked chickpeas -about ½ a 15oz can, drained and rinsed - ½cupparsley,finely chopped - 1small red onion,thinly sliced* - Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste #### DIJON-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE - 3Tbspolive oil - 1 ½Tbspapple cider vinegar - 1 ½tspDijon mustard - 1garlic clove,minced - ½tspcoconut nectar or maple syrup ### Instructions - Steam potatoes for 15 minutes or until tender. Cool down. - While the potatoes are cooking, place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. - Add all salad ingredients to a big bowl. Add the vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine. - Enjoy this beautiful wholesome salad with your family and friends! ### Notes * I don’t like the strong taste of raw onions, so I place the sliced onions in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. After ten minutes, I drain and rinse the onions with cold water. 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