Picnic Potato Salad

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Michelle from Washington.
Dialysis patients need to “leach” or soak their potatoes to lower the potassium content.
| Servings |
8 |
| Serving size |
about 1/2 cup |
| Ingredients |
Read all directions before preparing.
- 3 cups diced, "leached" potatoes
- 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 small stalk celery, chopped finely
- 1 small onion, chopped finely
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped finely
Do not toss or mix.
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| Ingredients for the salad dressing |
- 1 cup regular mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
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| Preparation |
- To leach potatoes to reduce potassium content: peel potatoes, cut into small pieces, cover with water and let sit for serveral hours or overnight.
- Discard the water. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add potatoes. Take care not to overcook. Test with a fork for doneness (when the potato is still firm when punctured with a fork).
- Drain potatoes and add all dry ingredients.
- Mix salad dressing ingredients together.
- Add the salad dressing to dry ingredients and toss gently.
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| Nutrients per serving |
- Calories: 275
- Protein: 4 g
- Sodium: 192 mg
- Potassium: 257 mg
- Phosphorus: 74 mg
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