Coach BJ’s So Simple RED POTATO SALAD

So simple…who would’ve thought! Red potatoes are colorful, nutritious and delicious – here’s a tasty side dish and a plant-based carb fix! Just mix the potatoes with Sweet and Sour Mustard Salad Dressing to make a picnic treat any time of the year. It’s fun to take to a summer family outing but I love it for a winter picnic too!

Ingredients for SO SIMPLE RED POTATO SALAD by Coach BJ

So Simple RED POTATO SALAD
Serves: 4
1.5 pounds red potatoes, about four large, (microwave, boil or roast), cubed
1/2 chopped medium red onion

Cook the red potatoes using your method of choice. When cool to the touch, cube the potatoes. Place in a medium bowl along with the chopped red onion. Pour Sweet and Sour Mustard Salad Dressing (recipe below) over these ingredients then toss lightly until coated. Chill for 1 hour.

NUTRITION FACTS
Amount per Serving
Calories 118 Calories From Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 3g

Sweet and Sour Mustard Salad Dressing: A great colorful way to top off your salads with your favorite mustard dressing.
Serves: 4
1 lemon, juice from 1 lemon
4 tablespoons sweet and sour mustard (or your favorite)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon Mirin rice cooking wine or sweetener of choice
add ceyenne or black pepper and salt to taste

Combine all ingredients. Pour over red potatoes and red onion. Chill for an hour before serving. Refrigerate in covered container.

NUTRITION FACTS
Amount per Serving
Calories 23 Calories From Fat 1
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 240mg
Total Carbohydrate 2g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 1g
Protein 0g

Happy Plant-Based cooking with Coach BJ!

Rustic Smashed Potatoes are so yummy! Here is a quick method to use and cook a variety of potatoes. We usually have yellow, red and sweet potatoes on hand. Use yellow potatoes as the base, red potatoes are so creamy and sweet potatoes, of course, add a slight sweetness. OR use any type you have. So just grab a few…no peeling needed…easy to mash with a simple hand-held potato masher. In no time you’ll have a pot full of cooked potatoes. Add your favorite leafy greens to make an outstanding side dish.

Serves: 8 || Prep Time: 15 minutes || Cook Time: 15 minutes

6 medium yellow potatoes, 1 1/2″ cubed (do not peel)
1 medium red potato, 1 1/2″ cubed (do not peel)
1 medium sweet potato, 1 1’2, cubed (do not peel)
3/4 cup non-dairy milk, as needed
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

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Place prepared potatoes into a medium pot and cover with cold water. Boil about 15 minutes until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife. Drain (reserve hot water to wilt leafy greens) and add nutritional yeast, mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper to a serving bowl. I use a hand-held masher to smash the potatoes by adding milk, little by little, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 117 Calories from Fat 4, Total Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 127mg, Total Carbohydrate 23g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 0g, Protein 3g

Add leafy greens:

To make the potatoes even more nutritious, add your favorite leafy greens
Tear greens into bite-sized pieces and place into the reserved hot potato water for 2 minutes to wilt
Drain and stir greens into potatoes

I have eaten rustic smashed potatoes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I love the chunkiness and creaminess of this dish and you can’t beat the lovely color!

ENJOY!!