Low Sodium Potato Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Share Pin For Later EmailThis low sodium potato salad recipe is a great no-salt-added side dish that is made with fresh vegetables, a creamy dressing, and fresh herbs! This classic salad is made with cooked potatoes, fresh celery and green onions, and a low sodium creamy dressing.
This is a great summer BBQ side dish to serve guests! It goes with anything off the grill, so you can serve this low salt potato salad with low sodium hamburgers, barbecue beans, or salt-free steaks!
Summer is almost here, and that means lots of weekend cookouts, where we get the grill going and have friends over. Eating low sodium at a party can be tough, but with a few simple swaps, you can make low sodium versions of classic summer BBQ fare.
Most potato salad recipes are loaded with mayonnaise and salt, but this version uses half sour cream and herbs to give the dish a nice tang without adding salt. It’s bright, fresh, and topped with lemon pepper for a citrusy kick.
This Low Sodium Potato Salad Recipe Is
- Bright
- Fresh
- Creamy
- Crunchy
- Easy to Make
- Great for BBQs or Summer Cookouts
- Vegetarian & Has No Added Salt
A Great Low Sodium Potato Recipe
Potatoes are naturally low in sodium – they naturally contain 5mg of sodium per a 100 ounce serving. Potatoes contain potassium and can be a good source of Vitamin C if you enjoy them with the peels on.
Potatoes are one of our favorite staples on a low sodium diet. We love making crispy oven-baked fries, making garlic mashed potatoes, and making twice baked potatoes for a low salt side dish. Browse all our low sodium potato recipes here to find your next favorite!
What’s In This Low Salt Potato Salad Recipe?
- Potatoes – I used yellow potatoes, but you can use white or red. I would stay away from Russets in this recipe as they don’t keep their texture as well when being diced.
- White vinegar – which infuses potatoes with extra flavor when added to the potatoes when they are warm.
- Hardboiled eggs – I always use this easy method for perfect hardboiled eggs every time!
- Low Sodium Mayonnaise: If you have 5 minutes, you can make this easy low sodium mayonnaise recipe in your blender or food processor! If you’re looking for a store-bought option, this mayo has only 50mg per serving, which is about half the sodium of traditional brands.
- Sour Cream – which usually has no salt added, making this potato salad super creamy without adding salt.
- Mustard Powder: I love adding this mustard powder to this recipe instead of traditional mustard (which can contain extra sodium). The mustard powder adds a nice sharpness and tang to this potato salad – and has 0mg sodium!
- Celery
- Green Onions
- Salt-Free Lemon Pepper Seasoning – this salt free lemon pepper seasoning is one of our favorite low sodium spices! It brings a ton of flavor from real lemon and pepper corns, and is SO good in this recipe.
How Do I Make This No Salt Added Potato Salad?
- Wash potatoes, and peel them if desired (I keep the peels on mine, personal preference). Place potatoes in a large pot. Fill pot with cold water, and place pot on the stove and bring potatoes to a boil. Boil for 12 to 18 minutes until potatoes are tender and can be pierced with a fork.
- Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl, and toss with white vinegar, and allow potatoes to cool. The vinegar will absorb into the warm potatoes, infusing them with flavor.
- Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, dice into 1/2 inch thick bite-sized pieces. Add potatoes back to the bowl.
- To the potatoes, add the chopped hardboiled eggs, low sodium mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard powder, celery, and green onions. Toss well to combine. Top with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
30 Minute Salt Free Side Dishes for Entertaining
This salt free potato salad recipe is what I call an Easy Entertaining Dish- which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those last-minute potluck invites, or when you just want a healthy home cooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
I have a whole area of recipes dedicated to summer entertaining recipes, that are great for family & friends. And they are excellent for serving to guests. Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared side dish from the store (and way more impressive too)!
More Low Sodium Side Dishes You’ll Love!
Low Sodium Cowboy Beans Recipe
Low Sodium Macaroni Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
Creamy Low Salt Coleslaw Recipe
Low Sodium Bean Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
Low Sodium Garlic Bread Recipe
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Low Sodium Potato Salad
Equipment
- large pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow potatoes peeling is optional (I left the peels on mine!)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 hardboiled eggs peels removed and chopped
- ⅓ cup low sodium mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 2 green onions sliced, white part discarded
- 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
Instructions
- Wash potatoes, and peel them if desired (I keep the peels on mine, personal preference). Place potatoes in a large pot. Fill pot with cold water, and place pot on the stove and bring potatoes to a boil. Boil for 12 to 18 minutes until potatoes are tender and can be pierced with a fork.
- Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl, and toss with white vinegar, and allow potatoes to cool. The vinegar will absorb into the warm potatoes, infusing them with flavor.
- Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, dice into 1/2 inch thick bite-sized pieces. Add potatoes back to the bowl.
- To the potatoes, add the chopped hardboiled eggs, low sodium mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard powder, celery, and green onions. Toss well to combine. Top with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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We love potato salad and making it healthier for us is a bonus. Really good