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    Purple Potato Salad is Kind of a Big Deal

    Updated Apr 25, 2021

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    Thank you Potatoes USA for sponsoring this post. Make a delicious and convenient meal for your family tonight with potatoes!

    Let me tell you about this Purple Potato Salad, ya'll. That's right. I said PURPLE potato salad. I've gone off the rails. We've put a colorful spin on a Southern classic recipe. I absolutely adore the vibrant color and nutty sweet flavor of these petite potatoes.

    Roasted purple potatoes tossed in a creamy dressing

    Simply roasted then tossed in a zesty Greek yogurt + dill sauce sweetened with just a touch of honey, this unique recipe is a wow-worthy side dish for your dinner table.

    How to Make Purple Potato Salad

    Potatoes have always been a staple of my meal planning. Even when I was young and learning how to cook, I can remember potatoes served with almost every meal. One of my favorite childhood food memories? My Granny's Fried Potato Sandwiches.

    Potatoes are affordable. They are also convenient.

    I can think of no other vegetable that is so versatile in the kitchen. Potatoes offer unlimited recipe possibilities.

    This recipe for purple potato salad starts with simple roasted potatoes.

    A fun and delicious way to shake up the usual potato recipes is by using the purple potato. If you have ever tried these, you know how yummy they are. Purple potatoes are perfect for roasting and in salads.

    Plus they are a fun ingredient to use, especially when cooking with the kids.

    I love the color of purple potatoes, don't you? So bright and vibrant, hard to believe they taste like...well...potatoes.

    Preparing this Purple Potato Salad is so easy. Cut the purple potatoes into quarters or halves, toss lightly with oil, season and bake until tender. The nutty flavor of the purple potato is enhanced by roasting and gives another level of flavor to the potato salad.

    Learn more about the purple potato and other potato varieties and follow Potatoes USA on Facebook.

    Serve the purple potato salad warm. I like to let everyone assemble their own serving so they can control how much dressing they want.

    For color and crunch, we added fresh green onions and sweet red bell peppers to our potato salad.

    You are going to love our easy and zippy dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, fresh baby dill, garlic, honey and more.

    Check out more of our favorite recipes using potatoes:

    Jacked Up Potatoes au Gratin

    Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

    Classic Southern Potato Salad

    Sprinkle the purple potato salad with fresh chopped red bell peppers and green onions for added color and crunch.

    You can either serve the Greek Yogurt + Dill dressing on the side to let everyone use as much as they want, or toss everything together and serve family style.

    The warm golden roast on the purple potatoes is so yummy.

    Every bite of this purple potato salad is a combination of roasted potato flavor, crunchy fresh vegetables and a tangy-sweet fresh dressing.

    Get more ideas and inspiration on how you can create delicious recipes from Potatoes USA.

    Toss everything together and enjoy your Purple Potato Salad. So yummy!

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    Toss everything together and enjoy your Purple Potato Salad. So yummy!

    Purple Potato Salad

    Roasted purple potatoes are a fun + colorful twist to a classic Southern side dish. Served with a tangy Greek yogurt + fresh dill dressing.
    4.78 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Servings 6 to 8
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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lbs petite purple potatoes washed + dried
    • 3 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt divided
    • 5.3 ounce container plain Greek yogurt
    • ⅓ cup packed fresh baby dill leaves
    • 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • 3 teaspoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
    • 3 green onions chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut the purple potatoes into halves or quarters. Toss in the oil and arrange in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with half of the salt. Bake for 45 minutes. Flip the potatoes with a spatula halfway through cooking.
    • In a blender, combine the yogurt, dill, vinegar, garlic, remaining salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth and well combined. Let sit for the flavors to develop while the potatoes are cooking.
    • Serve the purple potatoes warm with a helping of Greek yogurt + dill dressing and sprinkle with onions and peppers.
    • You can either serve individually so each person can control how much dressing they want, or toss everything together in a large bowl and serve family style.
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    1. Beth

      January 11, 2018 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      Purple potatoes are so pretty! Aren't they healthier than white potatoes, as well? Love this potato salad! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Teri

        January 11, 2018 at 9:47 am

        I believe the nutritional value is about the same, but purple potatoes have about 4 times the antioxidants as a regular white potato.

        Reply
    2. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      January 11, 2018 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      I don't often find purple potatoes at the store. When I do, I try to grab them. I LOVE the colour of this dish....and they do have a slightly different taste. So pretty....gets the grandkids excited too.

      Reply
      • Teri

        January 11, 2018 at 9:48 am

        My daughter couldn't believe they were potatoes. Love them. I've noticed our local grocer has been expanding their potato offering lately with the fingerling and purple varieties. Makes me happy. I get to serve one of my favorites but with a fun new twist.

        Reply
    3. Ginny

      January 11, 2018 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Not only do I want to make this because it sounds delicious but I want to make it because it looks so pretty!

      Reply
      • Teri

        January 11, 2018 at 10:32 am

        Thank you, Ginny! I love all of the bold colors.

        Reply
    4. Shashi at SavorySpin

      January 11, 2018 at 10:42 am

      I so love purple potatoes - this Christmas we had smashed purple potatoes instead of mashed regular potatoes - and now I have a purple potato dish to serve at Easter too! This salad sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Teri

        January 11, 2018 at 10:44 am

        I couldn't stop eating them plain right out of the oven, too. So good.

        Reply
    5. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

      January 11, 2018 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      Those potatoes are GORGEOUS! I can't wait to try this, it makes me excited for summer. 🙂

      Reply
      • Teri

        January 11, 2018 at 10:56 am

        It makes a great side dish now, too. I served it warm...so good.

        Reply

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