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Prebiotic and Probiotic Potato Salad (GF)

Simple and delicious probiotic potato salad with fermented vegetables
How to add fermented vegetables to a potato salad
Simple and delicious probiotic potato salad with fermented vegetables
How to add fermented vegetables to a potato salad

This probiotic potato salad is a delicious way to feature pickled and fermented vegetables. Not only that, cooked and cooled potatoes are prebiotic, which means they feed your gut for a deliciously healthy dish!

Simple and delicious probiotic potato salad with fermented vegetables

Pickled and Fermented Vegetables

This is a classic potato salad with a probiotic twist! Adding fermented and pickled vegetables adds a burst of flavor and texture. Use a mix of whatever you happen to have on hand. It’s the perfect way to clear out your larder.

Here are some fermented vegetables that are perfect for a potato salad:

  • Honey garlic fermented pickles
  • Grandma’s fermented pickles
  • Pickled beets
  • Sauerkraut
  • Pickled turnips
  • Pickled green beans
  • Fermented cocktail onions
  • Mixed fermented snacking vegetables

Really, anything works. Salty, spicy, or sweet pickles will just change the flavor of your salad.

Probiotic Potato Salad Serving Suggestions

The recipe below is for the simplest version of a potato salad. It’s perfect as a side dish. Here are a few ways to switch up the salad for a complete meal.

  1. Add Eggs: For a classic potato salad add 4 hard-boiled eggs.
  2. Cobb-Style: Serve the potato salad on a bed of lettuce with hard-boiled eggs, cooked chicken, whatever you want!
  3. With Salmon: For a cross between a potato salad and a salmon salad try adding salmon to this salad.
Prebiotic and probiotic potato salad for gut-health
Potato salad with fermented carrots, cucumber pickles and spiced sauerkraut.
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Probiotic Potato Salad

Probiotic potato salad with sauerkraut and pickled vegetables
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This potato salad is made with pickled and fermented vegetables. It is perfect for barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. Full of flavor and probiotic!

  • Author: Emillie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 2 lbs new potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pickled or fermented vegetables (see section above for suggestions)
  • 2 spring onions, finely diced
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper, to taste (it depends on the saltiness of your pickles)

Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Wash the potatoes and quarter them, if they are large.
  2. Bring the potatoes to a boil, and boil for about 10 minutes. The potatoes should be fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. Mix together the salad dressing ingredients in a larger serving bowl.
  4. Chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and toss with the salad dressing.
  5. Chop the fermented vegetables and dice the spring onions. Add to the potatoes and toss to mix.
  6. Add the salt and pepper, to taste. 
  7. Store the salad in the fridge until ready to serve.

Keywords: probiotic, prebiotic, healthy, summer, barbecue, potluck, picnic, spring, sauerkraut, turnips, beets, green beans, dairy free, vegan

Filed Under: Sides and SaladsTagged With: Beets, Eggs, Pickles, Potatoes, Probiotic, Salad, Sauerkraut, Sour cream, Yogurt

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Comments

  1. Katie Williams

    May 19, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    This is such a good quick meal! Thank you for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Emillie Parrish

      May 20, 2022 at 8:13 am

      Glad you enjoyed it!

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