As long as the summer sun stretches on, so does the season of backyard barbecues — quintessential summer fun and, more pointedly, food! You know the kind of shindig we’re talking about, right? Casual and low-key, everyone chows down on Americana classics like hotdogs and hamburgers. Kids run around the yard barefoot. Heck, you might even slip off your shoes and relish in the way the cool blades of grass feel sliding up between your liberated toes.
But, circling back around to the food (because, priorities), we all know this means there are a few side dishes that always accompany whatever meat is sizzling on the grill. And you can file potato salad under “starchy side staple.” If you can hardly stand to look at a jar of mayo much less eat the condiment, though, you’re basically out of luck. Unless, that is, you bring your own mayo-free alternative.
Fortunately for the mayo-haters among us, we found a few delicious recipes to take the place of traditional potato salad. Some still incorporate potatoes, while the ones that don’t are similarly satisfying and filling. So, take a look and get ready to rep for all the mayo-naysayers at your next party.
Arugula Pesto Potato Salad
You’ll still get the potato component with The Harvest Kitchen’s arugula pesto potato salad but, in this recipe, they’re paired with super-summery ingredients like green beans and cherry tomatoes. Bonus? The mix is all tossed in a delightfully nutty pesto sauce.
Avocado Egg Salad
If you’re not going to serve potato salad, why not look to other favorite grill-out side dishes? For example, egg salad. Or, in the case of Diethood’s recipe, a chunky egg salad made with lots o’ avocado and no mayo. Serve it with crackers and call it a day.
Carrot, Beet and Apple Salad with Mint and Cumin Vinaigrette
When it comes to visual wow factor, you can’t ask for much more than The Endless Meal’s colorful carrot, beet and apple salad. Not only is it light and healthy, but it will also bring beauty to any grill-out table. if you’re feeling adventurous, you could even add it to your plain ol’ hotdog or hamburger for a burst of texture and flavor.
Cilantro Lime Quinoa With Black Beans
What Joyful Healthy Eats’ recipe lacks in potato it makes up for in hearty (and heart-healthy) quinoa. Zesty lime and black beans further ensure this dish will give a festive kick to any summer potluck, not to mention make tastebuds sing.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Avocado Garlic Aoli
Just the sound of “crispy smashed potatoes” should make your mouth salivate. Even better? Oh She Glows’ recipe features an avocado garlic aoli that makes what would be a rustic side dish into something that feels sort of, well, fancy. (Although the recipe technically calls for mayo, it’s vegan mayo. If you can’t stand even that, you can either use Greek yogurt as a substitute or skip the sauce altogether.)
Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs
Everyone loves deviled eggs, right? Sadly, people who hate mayo may think they have to avoid this just-as-popular-as-potato-salad side. But, hooray! The Real Food Dietitians use greek yogurt in this tasty recipe, so everyone can scarf down one (or, let’s be real, four) of these tasty morsels.
Honey Mustard Roast Potato Salad
Thanks to Spend With Pennies’ honey mustard roast potato salad recipe, you’re about to become the hero of every grill-out you go to. The combination of crispy, buttery-skinned warm potatoes tossed in a creamy honey mustard dressing is enough to turn anyone into a no-mayo convert.
Italian Potato Salad
Just think of Barefeet in the Kitchen’s Italian-inspired recipe as the antipasto salad version of potato salad. Salami and potatoes? Yes, please.
Mexican Corn Salad
Fact number one that will make you fall in love with One Pot Recipes’ Mexican corn salad? You can throw it together in 10 minutes. Fresh, healthy, hearty and just a little zingy thanks to the cilantro lime vinaigrette, it’s sure to be a hit.
Mayo-Free and Super Fresh Potato Salad
A riff on classic potato salad, this light and zingy version from Cookie + Kate swaps mayo for lemon juice and fresh herbs. Thanks to the emulsification of the lemon juice along with olive oil and starchy reserve water, you’ll also still satisfy your craving for a creamy potato salad.
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