Asian Potato Salad Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Asian-inspired potato salad, perfect for potlucks or a light summer meal! This easy recipe features tender potatoes tossed in a creamy, savory, and slightly sweet dressing with a hint of ginger. Minimal cooking time – mostly chilling time – means maximum flavor!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 272.8 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Potato Salad

  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 0 Sliced Water Chestnuts (not used in recipe)
  • 0 Red Bell Pepper (not used in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

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How to Make Asian Potato Salad

  1. Peel and cube 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover by about an inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  4. Drain the potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
  6. Once the potatoes have cooled, cut them into quarters (if necessary) and place them in a large bowl.
  7. Add the dressing to the potatoes.
  8. Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds to the potato mixture.
  9. Stir gently to combine, ensuring all potatoes are evenly coated.
  10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

7g

Carbs

14g

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