Be the hero at your next cookout with one of these best of vegan potato salad recipes! With tender potatoes and dairy free dressings they are crowd-pleasing and will impress even the tried and true carnivores.
If you love potato salad in any form this list is for you! This classic side dish is a favorite at summertime picnics for good reason. Tender potatoes, creamy dressings and delicious seasonings combine together for incredible taste.
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These vegan potato salad recipes are just like you grew up eating but are dairy-free and egg-free! You will be surprised at their amazing taste. Plus, with no dairy, there is no worry about it sitting out for too long at the potluck.
FAQs
What is vegan potato salad made of?
It can vary from recipe to recipe but potatoes are always included! Chopped onion, celery, seasonings and a creamy dressing with mustard or not are classics that are always included. The creamy dressing gets it creaminess from either cashews, white beans, tofu or vegan mayo.
How do I keep potatoes from falling apart in potato salad?
Using the correct potato can help! White potatoes, red potatoes or golden potatoes work great. Avoid russet potatoes as they are too starchy and will fall apart. Remove your potatoes from the boiling water as soon as they are tender, this helps prevent overcooking.
Should I let my potatoes cool before adding them to potato salad?
While your potatoes don’t need to be cold, it is a good idea to let them cool for at least 30 minutes.
The Best Vegan Potato Salad Recipes
Vegan German Potato Salad with Bacon — Fried Dandelions
Vegan German Potato Salad, just like my mom used to make—such a delicious upgrade from classic mashed potatoes!
This vegan creamy potato salad is a new twist on a family classic. This version skips the eggs and bacon but still brings plenty of umami-smoky goodness.
A vegan Potato Salad just the way you remembered it. Perfectly soft red skin potatoes mixed with fresh vegetables and herbs and tossed in a creamy zesty dressing for the perfect summer potluck dish.
Vegan potato salad recipe (no mayo) with heirloom potatoes and herbs + two choices of dressing: lemon olive oil + WFPB apple cider mustard vinaigrette.
This Vegan Potato Salad with cauliflower, chickpeas, & zucchini has the volume turned up since we are roasting all the vegetables together. Gluten-free too!
Meet your new favourite vegan potato salad recipe! The dressing is smoky, sweet and sour thanks to the delicious combination of barbecue sauce and vegan mayonnaise. Toss some pickles and green onions into the potatoes for crunch and you’ve got the best potato salad for your next barbecue!
Dill Potato Salad (Healthy + Vegan) – The Simple Veganista
Healthy Dill Potato Salad with tender potatoes, fresh dill and protein rich chickpeas tossed in a creamy dijon dressing is the BEST! Vegan + GF recipe.
This Vegan Potato Salad is a great make-ahead side dish – it’s easy to make, irresistibly creamy, and healthier than the traditional version! Gluten-free.
Vegan Southern Potato Salad made with dairy free yogurt not mayo and fresh dill for a delicious creamy, flavorful vegan version of the barbecue staple.
This is the best creamy vegan potato salad with cashew mayo dressing! This easy, quick and healthy plant-based recipe is kid-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
Incredibly easy vegan potato salad using everyday supermarket ingredients! NO tofu, cashews, or mayo substitute. Olive oil herb dressing, no blender needed.
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Sarah Hayes is an urban-minded wife living the country life, dedicated to creating plant-based recipes for a healthy lifestyle. She followed her passion for healthy cooking by founding the food blog, Bad To The Bowl, which is now owned by Endless Appetite. Along the way, she honed her skills in recipe development and food photography. Today, she is thrilled to help others in the food blogging space develop and photograph mouth-watering recipes.
