Make Unique Potato Salad With Fingerlings As A Change-Of-Pace Foundation

The color and shape of fingerling potatoes are a welcome visual addition to any dish. The pan-fried, roasted version enhances their strong flavor and showcases their nutty and buttery taste.

Fingerling potatoes nutrition

Fingerling potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium which is about 20%, more than what a banana has. They are also a good source of vitamin B6 and make a healthy option since they are free from sodium, cholesterol, and fat. One fingerling potato contains around 110 calories.

If you want a complete guide on potato nutrition facts then check Potatoes USA which lists all the nutritional highlights, myths, and facts related to potatoes. Potatoes USA is a marketing and research organization of potatoes that represents more than 2,000 potato growers and suppliers across the country.

Based in Denver, Colorado, this organization is today the largest vegetable commodity board and is recognized as an innovator in the vegetable produce company.

They have huge consumer and market research and analysis with potato marketing programs at national and international levels. Potatoes USA is dedicated to promoting potatoes as a nutritional powerhouse whether they are grown for fresh, in frozen form, chipped, dehydrated, or seed use.

The website includes various recipes for potatoes and delicious ways to cook and enjoy this nutritious vegetable.

Fingerling as potato salad

Lengthwise split fingerlings and roasted in the oven can be great alternatives to fries but consider fingerlings in a changed form to be used for preparing a unique potato salad.

Though fingerling salad might give a simple look, it is no less in flavor. They have a creamy texture that makes them an excellent choice for salads.

Ingredients

• Fingerling potatoes around 1 ½ pound, scrubbed and cut into pieces of about 1 inch
• 4 large-sized boiled eggs
• Half a cup finely chopped red onion
• Half a cup of diced celery
• 1 medium-sized cucumber
• Half a cup of sour cream
• Three-fourth cup mayonnaise
• One-fourth teaspoon of black pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• Gather all the ingredients
• Boil the potatoes in salted water and simmer for 15 minutes till they are tender
• Drain and set the potatoes aside
• Cut boiled eggs into small pieces
• Add chopped onion and celery to the eggs
• Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise
• Scrape the seeds out with a spoon
• Dice the cucumber and add it to the vegetables and eggs
• Add cooled fingerling potatoes to the vegetable bowl
• In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper
• Add the dressing to the potato mixture and toss gently to coat
• You may add little white vinegar or lemon juice for a tangy taste.

Recipe variations

• You may customize the salad with some chopped olives, chives, dill, or parsley.
• Add shredded carrots for more color and nutrition
• Adding red bell pepper is another good option
• Try adding a few teaspoons of sweet pickle relish or dill relish
• A mixture of white, red, and purple fingerling potatoes also makes a perfect choice for this salad
• Try using roasted fingerlings instead of boiling them