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Minted Potato Salad Recipe with Peas and Cauliflower – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:12:07 +0000

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Can you really ever get tired of trying out new versions of Weight Watchers Potato Salad Recipes? I know I certainly can’t! There’s something about potato salads that I just cannot resist, and I love experimenting with different ways to prepare them. One of my favorite versions, is this Minted Potato salad Recipe with Peas and Cauliflower. The cauliflower and peas help give the dish some extra bulk, while the tangy, creamy minted dressing adds a deliciously unexpected flavor. The colors and textures are beautiful, making this low calorie Potato Salad Recipe a great way to add some pizazz to your summer picnic or barbeque. Enjoy!

Minted Potato Salad Recipe with Peas and Cauliflower

Another delicious twist on a traditional potato salad that is so yummy, it’s hard to believe each serving has just 2 Points +. It makes a perfect, low calorie summer recipe to dress up your summer BBQ or picnic.

Ingredients

1 lb baby red potatoes, chopped into bite size pieces
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp dry white wine
1 tbsp fat free mayonnaise
1 tbsp plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a large sauce pan, bring potatoes and cauliflower to a boil and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes, adding in the peas during the last 2 minutes. Drain and let cool a bit. Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine vinegar, wine, mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes and cauliflower.
Add in the chopped mint and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 12 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 112 calories; 0 g fat; 20 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber

Country Potato Salad Recipe with Ham – 3 Points +

LaaLoosh — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:42:22 +0000

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I’ve been on a Paula Deen kick lately….I just cannot get enough of her delicious, homemade Southern Recipes!! But being a Weight Watcher, there’s no way I could eat her food without consuming almost all of my daily PointsPlus Allowance in one serving. So, I enjoy experimenting with healthier versions of her recipes which allows me all the flavor of the South, but with a LOT less fat and calories. One of my favorite low calorie salad recipes that I want to share today, is a slimmed down version of Paula Deen’s Country Potato Salad. Just by making a few small changes, I created a version that has just 3 Points + per 1 cup serving!! This one is definitely a keeper for summer BBQ parties and potluck picnics! It’d be a great WW Memorial Day Recipe to either serve at your celebration or to take along with you! That way you know you’ve got at least one healthy side dish option to indulge in. Enjoy!

Country Potato Salad Recipe

Looking for a tasty, low calorie potato salad recipe to take to a Memorial Day BBQ this year? Try this healthier version of a popular Southern recipe for Country Potato Salad, and enjoy the flavors you love without the guilt. Each 1 cup serving has just 3 Points +!

Ingredients

2 pounds small, red potatoes (skins can be left on or peeled off – whichever is preferred)
3 large hard-boiled egg whites
1 large hard-boiled egg
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onions
3 oz lean smoked ham, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped chives, fresh
2 tbsp chopped dill, fresh
3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
2 tbsp non-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces and place them in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and cook, partially covered, until just tender, 12 to 20 minutes, depending on their size. Drain and let cool for about 15 minutes.
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, put them in a large salad bowl, and in add celery, ham, green onions, parsley, chives, and dill. Toss to combine. Add buttermilk, mustard, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Gently stir in chopped egg.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 8

Meal type: lunch

Culinary tradition: USA (Southern)

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 135 calories; 2g fat; 21g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 2g fiber

Low Calorie Potato Salad Recipe – 2 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:17:02 +0000

Sorry for the delay on the posting of new recipes, folks! For the past week, I’ve been having Internet connection issues (gotta love AT &T). And I think it’s resolved….at least for now. So while I’ve got my connection, on with today’s post!!
Now that summer is in full swing, it seems like there are pool parties, BBQ’s, birthday parties, picnics, and endless opportunities for good eats. In my quest to stay on track with my Weight Watchers goals, I always offer to bring a side dish that I can make and keep low in Points. It’s my go to dish that I can count on so that I know exactly how many Points I’m eating. Well, one of my all time favorite summer BBQ recipes is this fabulously low calorie potato salad. Each 3/4 cup serving has just a 2 Point Total!! Which is great because I almost never have 3/4 cup of anything, which is how I got myself into Weight Watchers to begin with! So I can have 2 servings for just a 5 Point Total – it’s so good, I feel like I’ve indulged, but in actuality, 5 Points isn’t so bad to spend on a very nice sized serving of potato salad. What I also love about this popular side dish recipe, is that it tastes GREAT!! So even the non Weight Watchers eating it will enjoy it. Though this isn’t an official Weight Watchers Potato Salad Recipe, anyone watching what they eat will definitely appreciate this one. Dig in!!

Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 large eggs, hard-boiled
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 3 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 packet Splenda
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, flat leaf style
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:
Boil potatoes in a in a large, saucepan. Make sure potatoes are covered with about 2 inches of water. Once it’s been brought to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender; drain and cool just a bit.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mash yolk from 1 egg with vinegar until smooth. Blend in , mayonnaise yogurt, relish, parsley, Splenda, salt and pepper.
Add in the potatoes, celery and onion; mix well. Chop remaining egg white and egg; gently fold into potato salad. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is ¾ cup
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Low Fat Potato Salad Recipe – 4 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:47:17 +0000

With Memorial Day right around the corner, it’s time to start putting together your Memorial Day Weight Watchers Recipes! And this yummy, low calorie Potato Salad Recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday BBQ. It has a 4 point value for each serving, and is packed with fiber and antioxidants. I beefed it up with some green beans to add quantity, without adding more fat and calories. And instead of using mayo as in a traditional potato salad recipe, I used just a bit of reduced calorie mayo and GOLD DIPT FAT FREE TARTAR SAUCE instead! And it is soooooo yummy! Your guests will be surprised at how delicious this low fat potato salad recipe is. So there’s no need to give up your favorite Memorial Day Recipes when you are on Weight Watchers! And this version is even better than the Weight Watchers Potato Salad Recipes that I’ve tried!

Low Fat Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds uncooked red potatoes
- 2 tbsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- ¼ cup of fat free tartar sauce (Mc Cormick’s makes a YUMMY one)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- 3 tbsp chives, fresh, chopped
- 8 oz green snap beans, stem ends trimmed, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover them; set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 to 30 minutes; drain. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each into eight pieces.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, tartar sauce, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper.
Transfer cut potatoes to a large bowl; add scallions, chives, and green beans. Toss with dressing until coated.

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 4 point values

German Potato Salad Recipe – 3 Point Value

LaaLoosh — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:57:39 +0000

With a bit of warmer weather coming my way lately, I started to fantasize about tasty summer salads and BBQ foods, and that got me thinking about potato salad recipes. I’ve been on the lookout for a good one that fits into my Weight Watchers Points range, but is still incredibly delicious and enjoyable for my friends who are not Weight Watchers. So when I found this deliciously low calorie Weight Watchers German Potato Salad Recipe, I was PSYCHED!! This potato salad is so full of flavor and the bacon adds such a nice dimension to the taste, I was really quite overwhelmed. And considering that the typical German Potato Salad Recipe can have as many as 12-15 Weight Watchers Points per serving, this 3 Point Recipe for potato salad is a real bargain! It’s creamy and crunchy and oh so heavenly. I simply made a few changes and substitutions to the traditional red potato salad recipe and managed to lower the Points value significantly, without sacrificing any of the fabulous taste. With a Weight Watchers Recipe for German Potato Salad this good, there’s no need to wait til Memorial day to make it!

Weight Watchers German Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds uncooked red potatoes, medium-size
- 4 oz Extra Lean Turkey Bacon, uncooked, diced
- 1/2 medium Spanish onion, or Vidalia onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill

Directions:
In a saucepan, bring to a boil potatoes and enough water to cover. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, to make dressing, cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Pour off and discard all but any drippings in the pan.
Add onion to drippings in pan and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, mayo and pepper; bring to simmer. Set aside and keep warm.
Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer to a large bowl and add celery, red peppers, and dill. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with bacon and serve warm.

Serving size is a full 1 cup
Each serving = 3 Weight Watchers Points