Creamy Vegan Potato Salad

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Total: 2 hr 30 min
  • Active: 25 min
We took classic, creamy potato salad — a summertime favorite for picnics and BBQs — and transformed it into a vegan-friendly side dish. The splash of vinegar and addition of chopped cornichons add just the right amount of zip and crunch.
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Ingredients

2 pounds red-skinned potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

3/4 cup vegan mayonnaise 

3 tablespoons vegan sour cream 

1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons, plus 1 tablespoon brine 

1 tablespoon vegan Dijon mustard 

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 

3 stalks celery, finely diced (about 1 cup) 

2 scallions, thinly sliced 

Paprika, for serving

Directions

  1. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water; season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add the vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat well. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the vegan mayonnaise, vegan sour cream, cornichon brine, vegan mustard and several grinds of black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Stir in the parsley, cornichons, celery and scallions to combine.
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over the potatoes and gently toss with a rubber spatula to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 2 hours and up to overnight. 
  4. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

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sandi m.

I make this all the time. So easy to make vegan - just swap out regular mayo for vegan - which is just as good IMO.

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