Dairy-Free Classic Potato Salad

This Dairy-Free Classic Potato Salad is a creamy, flavorful twist on a timeless favorite—perfect for your next barbecue, picnic, or family gathering. Made with tender russet potatoes, crunchy celery, zesty dill pickles, and a tangy dressing of dairy-free mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers all the nostalgic flavors you love without any dairy. The addition of fresh parsley and a hint of paprika elevates each bite with vibrant, herbaceous notes. Ready in under 40 minutes and served chilled, this easy potato salad is both crowd-pleasing and entirely plant-based. Whether you're catering to dietary needs or simply looking for a lighter alternative, this dish is guaranteed to become a go-to side.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 2 pieces celery stalks
• 1 medium-sized red onion
• 1 cup dill pickles
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by peeling the potatoes and dicing them into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Place the diced potatoes into a large pot and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the celery, red onion, dill pickles, and parsley. Set them aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the dairy-free mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and let them cool for a few minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the cooled potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped celery, red onion, dill pickles, and parsley.

Step 8

Pour the prepared dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss everything together until well-coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Step 9

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1626.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2582.1

Total Fat 174.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5010.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 29.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237.1mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 5688.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 34.9%