This lightened-up New England Potato Salad packs a flavor punch thanks to a handful of shredded horseradish cheddar cheese. It's a summer picnic classic!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Chilling time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar, horseradish, new england, potato salad
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 183kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
2poundsbaby red potatoescut into 1" chunks
1Tbspplus 1 tsp cider vinegar
½cupplain Greek-style yogurt
3Tbspmayonnaise
¾tspsalt
¼tspfreshly ground pepperpreferably white
1cup4 oz. Cabot Horseradish Cheddar, Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Cheddar, shredded
1cupfinely chopped celery
¼cupminced red onion
3Tbspchopped fresh herbssuch as parsley, chives, chervil, basil, tarragon and dill (Note: I used parsley, dill and green onions.)
Instructions
Bring several inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer attachment over high heat.
Add potatoes to steamer and cook until flesh feels tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle vinegar over the potatoes and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1½ hours.
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Stir in cheddar and mix until any clumps of cheese are broken up. Stir in celery, onion and herbs. Stir yogurt mixture into the cooled potatoes and season with salt and pepper.