How do you add protein to potato salad?

You can add protein by incorporating ingredients like canned beans (e.g., cannellini, chickpeas), hard-boiled eggs, or a high-protein dressing made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. These swaps enhance nutrition without altering the classic potato salad taste.

How to get extra protein in a salad?

Stack multiple protein-rich elements like grilled chicken, tofu, legumes, and seeds. Use high-protein dressings made with yogurt or cottage cheese. For even more protein, stir in hemp seeds or a spoonful of unflavored protein powder to your dressing.

What can you use instead of mayo in potato salad?

Instead of mayonnaise, try using fat-free Greek yogurt, skyr, mashed avocado, pureed white beans, or a mix of hummus and lemon juice. These options are lighter, protein-rich, and bring a unique flavor twist to your salad.

How to get 30 grams of protein in a salad?

Combine multiple protein sources: a base like potato salad with Greek yogurt and beans (8–10g), then add 3–4 oz of grilled chicken (25–30g), and top with seeds or chopped eggs. This layered approach easily reaches 30 grams.

High Protein Potato Salad: Creamy, Low-Fat & Power-Packed

Description

High Protein Potato Salad with Greek yogurt, beans & eggs—creamy, low-fat, and protein-packed. No mayo needed.

Ingredients

1.3 pounds new potatoes
2 large eggs
3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dill pickle seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 green onions, sliced
4 dill pickles, finely diced
1/2 cup canned cannellini beans, drained

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the new potatoes. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
In a separate saucepan, hard boil the eggs for 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, transfer them to a bowl of cold or ice water. Peel and chop the eggs once cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, dill pickle seasoning, and lemon juice.
Add the cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, green onions, diced dill pickles, and cannellini beans to the bowl.
Gently mix until everything is well coated with the creamy dressing. Chill before serving if desired.