Super Simple Summer Potato Salad

Ingredients:
Salad
• 2 lbs. small red potatoes, sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds
• 1 tbsp fine sea salt (used for boiling water)
• 1/2  small purple onion, finely chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• Black pepper to taste
Dressing
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions: In a medium to large pot, combine washed and sliced potatoes with salt. Cover with water, about 1 inch over potatoes. Set stove top to high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife or fork. Save ¼ cup cooking water for salad dressing then drain remaining water. Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl. To prepare your salad dressing, add all identified ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend ingredients together then drizzle over the potatoes. Gently mix to combine. Add chopped celery to your potato salad along with 2 tbsp chopped green onions and chopped parsley. Toss again and season with pepper.

Recipe notes: This dish can be served warm or cold and is best if eaten in 2-3 days. Leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator.

Additional ingredient suggestions: Cilantro, broccoli and or/carrots

Substitution ingredient suggestions: Chives and/or small yellow potatoes
 
Nutrient analysis per 1 serving (3/4 cup): 222 calories, 4.06 gm protein, 9.4 gm fat, 6.65 gm monounsaturated, 0.72 gm polyunsaturated, 31.75 gm carbohydrates, 3.56 gm fiber, 437 mg sodium, 46.8 mg magnesium

**Nutrient analysis approximates about 1 tsp of salt being absorbed by potatoes during boiling process.

This recipe yields about 6 servings at 3/4 cup per serving and was inspired by
https://cookieandkate.com/herbed-potato-salad-recipe/

Pink Ginger Lemonade Smoothie

Ingredients:
• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1.5 tbsp lemon juice (up to 2 tbsp if you prefer a tarter lemonade drink)
• 1/2-1 tbsp fresh ginger (per taste preference)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Directions: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrient analysis per 1 serving (about 8 oz.): 158 calories, 7.5 gm protein, 0.65 gm fat, 34 gm carbohydrates, 5 gm fiber, 27.7 mg sodium, 37.7 mg magnesium

Additional ingredient suggestions: Chia seeds, 1 medium banana, fresh or frozen raspberries

Substitution ingredient suggestions: Any yogurt alternative or dairy/nondairy milk

Recipe Notes: This is a tart yet refreshing smoothie. The amount of lemon juice and ginger incorporated may vary depending preference. Start by adding a small amount and increase per taste. Best if served immediately, however smoothies can be left in the refrigerator for 1 day or freezer for up to 3 months. Fresh strawberries could be substituted within this recipe, additionally replace cold water with a few ice cubes.

This recipe yields 2 servings at about 8 oz per serving.

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Resources:
 Click the links below for helpful nutrition resources on potatoes and recipe ingredients.

Real Food Encyclopedia — Potatoes

Are potatoes bad for you?

Potatoes: Bad guys or cancer fighters?

Celebrate summer with herbs and spices

Stock up on your ingredients! Shalom Farms will be selling locally-grown produce every Wednesday,10 am to 12 pm, at North Hospital on the downtown MCV campus.