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Potato salad

Calories & nutrition facts

with mayonnaise

239
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein1.6 g
Carbs13 g
Fat21 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 239 kcal —
  • Protein 1.6 g 3%
  • Carbohydrate 13 g 5%
  • Fat 21 g 26%
  • Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
  • Fibre 1.2 g 4%
  • Sugars 1.5 g —
  • Sodium 37 mg 2%

Vitamins & minerals

Per 100 g% DV

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A 28 µg 3%
  • Vitamin C 8 mg 9%
  • Vitamin E 6.1 mg 41%
  • Thiamin (B1) 0.15 mg 13%
  • Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
  • Niacin (B3) 0.4 mg 3%
  • Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.33 mg 7%
  • Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
  • Biotin (B7) 0.4 µg 1%
  • Folate (B9) 17 µg 4%
  • Vitamin B12 0.1 µg 4%

Minerals

  • Calcium 8 mg 1%
  • Iron 0.37 mg 2%
  • Magnesium 13 mg 3%
  • Phosphorus 24 mg 2%
  • Potassium 258 mg 5%
  • Zinc 0.2 mg 2%
  • Copper 0.04 mg 4%
  • Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
  • Selenium 0 µg 0%
  • Iodine 3 µg 2%

Questions about Potato salad

How do you stop potato salad going watery?

Drain the potatoes thoroughly, then let them steam-dry for a few minutes before dressing. If you add mayonnaise while they are hot, it can loosen and turn oily; cool them until just warm first.

Should you dress potatoes for potato salad while they are hot or cold?

For a mayonnaise-based salad, let the potatoes cool until just warm so the dressing stays creamy. For a sharper, vinegar-based dressing, toss it through warm potatoes so they absorb the flavour.

How long does homemade potato salad keep in the fridge?

Keep it covered in the fridge and eat it within three days. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than two hours, and return it to the fridge promptly after serving.

What potatoes are best for potato salad?

Choose waxy potatoes, such as Charlotte or new potatoes: they hold their shape when boiled and tossed with dressing. Cut them into even-sized pieces and cook until a knife slips in without the edges crumbling.

What goes well with potato salad?

It’s a familiar side for grilled sausages, burgers and barbecue food, and works well alongside green salad or crunchy pickles. Stirring in chopped spring onions, celery or cornichons adds freshness and bite.

Can you freeze potato salad?

Freezing usually spoils its texture: boiled potatoes can turn grainy, while mayonnaise may split as it thaws. It’s best made fresh and kept chilled rather than frozen.

Is potato salad more filling than pasta salad?

Potato salad has 1.6 g protein per 100 g, compared with 3.7 g in pasta salad; pasta salad also has more carbohydrate, at 17.5 g against 13 g. Recipes vary, especially in how much dressing they contain.

How many calories are in a serving of potato salad?

A serving depends on how much you take and the dressing recipe; a 100 g portion contains 239 kcal. A heaped serving spoon is a practical starting portion alongside a main dish.

Source: CoFID (UK) 15-874 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded