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Kidney Friendly Potato Salad 2

Kidney Friendly Potato Salad

You can save time and energy by using frozen cauliflower in the lower potassium potato salad recipe. Just be sure to drain the cooked potatoes and cauliflower well at the end of Step 1.
Recipe developed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD and tested by Jennifer Krasilovsky, KidneyRD Intern 2021
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Course: Salad, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High Calorie, Low Phosphorus, Low Protein
Diet Type: CKD, VLPD
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Author: The KidneyRD Team

Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato peeled, cubed into 1/2" cubes (about 1 Cup)
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into small florets (about 4 1/2 Cups)
  • 3/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 dill pickle chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dried dill or 4 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • A pinch of pepper to taste
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced or diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 stalks green onion chopped
  • Optional: a sprinkle of smoked paprika for garnish

Instructions

  • Peel and cube the potato.   Add potatoes to a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat and continue to cook for 5 minutes.  Then add cauliflower florets into the pot of boiling water and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until both the cauliflower and potatoes are tender.  Drain and rinse with cold water to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together your vegan mayonnaise, chopped dill pickle, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, and a pinch of pepper.  Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • To the same bowl, add in your cooked potato and cauliflower, along with the sliced red onion, chopped celery, and green onions.  Toss to combine.  Cover and place in the fridge to chill before serving or up to 3-4 days.

Variations:

  • Lower Potassium:  Double boiling the potatoes: peel cube, and boil your potatoes for 5 minutes, then discard the water. Add fresh water then bring back to a  boil and cook for another 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Potato-less Version:  Replace the potatoes with radishes.  Simply trim the tops, halve them, cover with water, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Lower Calorie: Substitute coconut milk yogurt for half of the vegan mayonnaise. You may need to add an extra pinch of salt to taste.

Notes

* This recipe was analyzed using regular mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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