Vegan Potato Salad

This Vegan Potato Salad is tender and delicious, made with herbs and seasonings that add tons of fresh flavor. This recipe is so easy, and it's a great cold dish to serve during the warmer months.

This Vegan Potato Salad is so yummy and makes the perfect side dish during the summer. Served cold, it's flavored by scallions and fresh dill, which give it an earthy, herbaceous taste that's just what you want on a hot day. It's light, too, using only some olive oil rather than a creamier sauce.

This is an easy recipe to make and also easy to tweak. Use what you have on hand or what best fits your preferences as far as herbs, add-ins, and even the potato type. This simple dish stores really well, so you can make it ahead of time if you are in charge of bringing a side dish to a get-together, or just have a busy day. Now let's talk about the basic ingredients needed to make this Vegan Potato Salad.

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What you'll need

• Potatoes. I recommend using baby potatoes or Yukon Golds for the best results.
• Scallions. You can even use regular, thinly sliced onions, if you don't have scallions on hand.
• Dill. You can substitute it with other herbs, if desired.
• Olive Oil. Extra virgin, please.
• Salt & Pepper. To taste.

How to make this Vegan Potato Salad

1. Place the potatoes into a large stockpot. Fill the pot with water until it is 1 inch over the top of the potatoes and then add a generous amount of salt. Bring the pot to a boil and cook the potatoes for 15-17 minutes, until fork tender. Let them cool.

2. Once cooled, peel the skins off the potatoes and cut them into halves (or quarters).

3. Place the potato pieces into a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil, scallions, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Serve.

Tips for the best Vegan Potato Salad

• Choose starchy potatoes. I recommend using baby potatoes or Yukon Golds for this recipe because their high starch content makes them tender, while still holding their shape.
• Add enough water to boil. Make sure you have about an inch of water over the potatoes in the pot. They will absorb the water as they boil and too little will cause them to remain hard.
• Let them cool before peeling. The skins will be easier to peel once they have cooled a little. The potatoes are incredibly hot from boiling and you will need to handle them a bit to get the skin off.
• Cut them based on size. You want your potatoes to be cut into similar sizes, and not too big. If you are using baby potatoes, halves will likely be fine, but cut to quarters for larger potato varieties.

Add-ins and Substitutes

• Substitute other onions. If you have no scallions or green onions on hand, you can substitute regular onions. Just slice them very thinly so their flavor isn't overwhelming.
• Add vegan mayo. For a creamier version of this salad, you can add a little bit of store-bought or vegan mayonnaise to the potatoes and seasonings. This Vegan Mayo recipe is super easy and delicious.
• Substitute other fresh herbs. Besides dill, this Vegan Potato Salad would also taste delicious with fresh chives, parsley, thyme, tarragon, or marjoram.
• Add some acidity. You can make this recipe more tangy by adding lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or even cutting up kosher dill pickles for crunch and a little zing.

How to Store

Store any leftovers of this Vegan Potato Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 5 days. Unfortunately, I don't recommend freezing it because when the potatoes thaw, they become soggy and mushy.

What to Serve with it

• Main courses. Serve this as a side for dishes like Black Bean Tacos, Mushroom Wellington, Easy Hummus Wraps, or Vegan Gyros.
• Vegetables. Pair your Vegan Potato Salad with Simple Sauteed Zucchini, Braised Cabbage and Vegetables, Simple Roasted Broccoli, and Crunchy Cauliflower Bites.
• Salads. You can enjoy it with other cold salads, like this Napa Cabbage Salad with Corn, Vegan No Tuna Salad, Kale Apple Salad, and Quick and Easy Chickpea Salad.
• Beans. Some Vegan Rice and Beans, Quick & Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans, or Simple Mashed Beans would be a tasty addition to a plate of this potato salad.

I hope you love this flavorful and simple Vegan Potato Salad as much as we do. It's perfect for meals at home or serving to friends and family at picnics and summer parties.

More tasty vegan potato recipes:

• Potato Curry
• Baked Potato Breakfast Hash
• Vegan Potato Tacos
• Perfect Baked Potatoes
• Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes