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Creamy Vegan Potato Salad (No Mayo, No Eggs)

A deliciously creamy vegan potato salad made without mayo or eggs, featuring tender baby potatoes in a tangy tahini-coconut yogurt dressing with fresh herbs and capers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Potato & Starchy Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds baby red potatoes or fingerling potatoes (900g)
  • 1/4 cup tahini, well-stirred (56g)
  • 4 ounces unsweetened coconut yogurt (112g)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely minced
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon caper brine
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh dill leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, de-seeded and sliced (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cut baby potatoes in half. Place in a pot, cover with 1 inch of cold water, and add salt.
  2. Simmer for 8-12 minutes until just tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, coconut yogurt, both mustards, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, celery seeds, caper brine, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon dill.
  4. Drain potatoes and rest for 5 minutes. Add warm potatoes to the dressing and coat well.
  5. Fold in capers, red onions, and jalapeño (if using). Sprinkle with remaining dill and chives.
  6. Serve warm or chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • For best flavor, make this salad a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld.
  • No coconut yogurt? Substitute with any unsweetened plant-based yogurt.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, use fresh parsley or 1-2 teaspoons dried dill as a replacement.