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Potato Salad with Peas and Mint – a zesty and refreshing spin on a classic salad.
To me, potatoes are a store cupboard essential; they are the most versatile of vegetables. If you have potatoes in the house, you have the beginning of numerous dishes. I use them to make gnocchi, bake them, roast them, use in soup, make chips or mash. That’s just the beginning for hot dishes.
There’s also a raft of recipes for the workhorse of salads, the potato salad, the salad which is almost guaranteed to make an appearance in one form or another at any barbecue.
I truly believe that potato salad is very much under-rated. Maybe it’s because grocery store varieties frequently look tired and gloopy. (And “gloopy” is a real word, defined by Collins Dictionary as “any messy sticky fluid or substance”. 🙂 ) It may also be that potato salads are frequently heavy on mayonnaise and light on inspiration.
However, in defence of potato salad, it is quick and it is easy to produce an attractive, flavourful dish.
I boil the potatoes, which only takes minutes, and then add the dressing and accompaniments. You can create diverse flavours with what you have on hand. The mellow flavour of potatoes marries well with a huge variety of ingredients. Potato salads generally have a mayonnaise or vinaigrette dressing, with accompanying ingredients added from there. Think hard boiled eggs, olives, crispy bacon, dill gherkins, celery, onion, sweetcorn. The combinations are endless and the potatoes so accommodating that most versions make an ideal accompaniment to fish, meat or poultry.
They’re great with the evening meal, very popular at a barbecue or ideal to transport to a “pot luck”.
The dressing here has a mayonnaise base, lightened by the addition of yoghurt. The baby peas add vibrant colour and are joined by one of their best friends, mint. My two favourite flavour boosters are lemon zest and mint, both used here. There are few dishes that do not benefit from the addition of one or both of these ingredients. You will notice I use them often.
Please let us know in the comments if you enjoy this recipe.
xx Alex and Faye
P.S. You might like to serve this salad alongside our delicious Greek Style Chicken and Salsa.
Potato Salad with Peas and Mint
A refreshing twist on a classic salad.
Ingredients
- 500 gm baby new potatoes or larger potatoes cut to bite size
- ¾ cup frozen baby peas
- 1/3 cup good quality egg mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mint leaves chopped
- zest of ½ large lemon
- ½ tsp honey
- 1 spring onion finely sliced
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes until tender, then drain in a colander. Set aside to cool.
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Add some fresh water to the same saucepan, add some salt, bring to the boil and add the peas. Bring water back to the boil, drain, then add the peas to a bowl of iced water to maintain the green colour. Drain when cool.
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Mix together the mayonnaise, yogurt, mint, lemon zest, honey and spring onions to make the dressing.
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Keep aside a few peas and small mint leaves for the garnish.
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When the potatoes are cool, add them to a bowl, add the peas and fold through the dressing. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add more lemon zest and mint if desired.
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Garnish with fresh mint leaves, peas and a wisp or two of lemon zest.
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123 Comments on “Potato Salad with Peas and Mint”
Peas and mashed potatoes- my only dish when the kids were young. But I gave them the option of chops sausages or fish fingers
Sounds like you’d be all over this recipe then, Don 😉
This looks amazing! I’m gonna have to try this soon!
Let us know what you think of it! 🙂
This recipe is just delicious. So happy to have come across it.
Thanks Alice, we hope you’ll make it for many years to come!
Yum, love a good potato salad!
this looks really yummy! will try it out today 🙂
Love to know what you think 🙂
I think this would be a lovely meal for the holidays.
Hello Juli! Absolutely! Great when you are entertaining, to have a big bowl of the salad on hand 🙂
I have never added mint to potato salad, but it sounds like a nice addition. I’ll have to try it.
Hello Cindy! It adds a lovely freshness – do hope you’ll get the chance to try it 🙂
This does sound delicious. I think I would use raw peas instead of frozen, as I’m not a big fan. though maybe just defrost and rinse the peas and not cook them? I’ll try this.
Hi Donna! Fresh peas are absolutely fine also – if they’re in season, you most definitely could use them 🙂
Peas and mashed potatoes one of favourites since childhood days. You have just broken back the old memories.
Oh that is really nice, thank you! I agree, it is a nice combination 🙂
No recipe is tough if u wanna make it. I was trying this today afternoon but I forgot I need to comment too.
Hello Monidipa! Hope you loved it 🙂
Oh wow, thia one is a winner. I would love to try making this. My husband would love this for sure.
Hello Preet 🙂 Thank you! I hope you’ll both enjoy this recipe 🙂
The dressing sounds amazing and so original! I’ve never tried adding mint leaves!
Thank you so much, Nati 🙂 Do hope you’ll get to try this soon!
Omg that looks so yummy, I freaking love potato salad! My mom used to always make it for me, it makes you full and it’s healthy too!
Hi Claire! Thank you so much for your lovely comment – I appreciate it so much 🙂
One of the healthy ways to have meal. I’ll try this one
Thank you, Edward! Hope you’ll enjoy 🙂
Wow this looks so delicious! I can’t wait to do it!
Thank you so much, Yolima! 🙂
Looks awesome! And yes, my experience of potato salad has typically been of the “gloopy” variety, but I have had it a few times (usually at pot lucks) where it was exceptional and I definitely want to try your recipe. I imagine with the mint and yogurt it is very refreshing.
Thank you so much, Kate! Appreciate your kind words, and hope you’ll get the chance to give this recipe a try 🙂
Ohh, this looks so delicious! Potatoes are one of my most favorite food groups. I just shared it on my Facebook. I am going to try this recipe for Thanksgiving.
Hi Mariam! Thank you so much for stopping by! I really appreciate your kind words. Let me know what you think of the recipe 🙂
This looks so great! I can’t believe how easy it is. I can’t wait to try!
-Kaitlen D.
Simplemomproject.com
Thank you, Kaitlen! Enjoy!
Awesome! this is a new twist on potato salad and it is definitely NOT gloppy!
Thank you so much, April!!! We love that it is not gloopy 😉 😀
A mouth watering recepie I love your way of explaining Nutrition Facts.
Thanks
Faizan Ali
Thank you, appreciate it!
This looks great! Adding the mint sounds great! I will have to give this a try.
Thank you so much, Lauren! Enjoy 🙂
I recently started cooking for myself at college. I should try this recipe one of these days. It really is delicious
Hi Ben! Thank you so much 🙂 I am pleased to hear that, and wish you all the best at college!
LOVE IT – simple, very fresh and I’m pretty confident is equally as tasty ?
Thanks, Gavin! Sure is tasty 😀
This looks absolutely delicious! What a great take on a classic salad. Beautiful pictures and clear instructions. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
My pleasure – I hope you will enjoy it! 🙂
It’s so easy to prepare the meal and I’d love to have it for lunch. Anyway, Potatoes are also my cupboard essentials. I love them since one can play around with them and get as much yummy recipes.
Hello Dalene! Thanks for stopping by. Potatoes are just so great, aren’t they?! Enjoy this salad!
Oh my gosh, I’m sure I’d love this combo. I love potato salad and I love mint, so this will be delicious to try.
Thanks, Amber! Love to know what you think when you do 🙂
This looks so good. I’ve been looking for new salad recipes!
Thanks, Nate! Enjoy this one 🙂
This looks delicious and quick and since I have an unpleasant reaction to mayonnaise it can easily be replaced with veganaise. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, that would be absolutely fine! Thanks, Alvern 🙂
This potato salad looks delicious. I think the peas add a special touch to it and also it is unique to me.
Thanks, Tara! Appreciate you stopping by 🙂
This salad looks so good and so healthy! I don’t often eat potato salad although I love it!
Hi Corinne! It is a lovely side dish 🙂 Enjoy!
I do love a good potato salad and I make it from time to time in my house as well. I like that you have used greek yogurt for the dressing – the healthier option. I like to add gherkins in my potato salad for a bit of texture and to balance the flavors.
Thank you, Joanna!! I love the idea of gherkins 🙂
You got me at potatoes and mint! Yumm
It’s definitely a good combo, isn’t it!? 🙂
I love potato salads, as they are easy and fast to prepare. I haven’t tried such a salad with mint, so it’s something definitely new to me. Can’t wait to try it out soon. 🙂
Thanks, Natalia! I hope you’ll love the addition of the mint 🙂
Yes, we always have potatoes in our cupboard too. I like an easy to make recipe and this is right up my alley. I’m going to try making it this weekend.
Enjoy, Sharon! I look forward to hearing what you think 🙂
I never thought of mixing mint with potatoes! This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks, Beth! Let me know what you think when you do try it 🙂
I have to give this recipe to my mom, she loves to make potato salad for Xmas parties!
Oh, that is great! I hope your family will all enjoy this! 🙂
You had me at peas. Looks delicious and I am sure it tasted even better.
Thanks, Pradnya! It sure does taste good. Hope you will get a chance to enjoy it, also! 🙂
I’m not a huge fan of peas, but this I might like. I should try it out and see!
Hi Heather! Maybe I can convert you to peas 😉 Otherwise, you could add something else you might like – green beans perhaps? Or serve with some lettuce greens 🙂
I tried this yesterday after reading your blog since I have all the ingredients and it turned out well. My family loved it sooo much!
That makes me so happy to hear, Jean! Thank you 🙂
I love potato salad, and I’ve made the same recipe for years. I would never think to add mint. (I’ve never cooked with mint.) When I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll have to give this a try.
Hello Heidi! You will have to let me know what you think of the mint when you do try it 🙂
I have had peas in my potato salad but not with fresh mint leaves. Maybe I should try that next time. But I am not sure if the kids will like it. hehe
Hi Sigrid! Very easy to just try some mint in yours perhaps and see what they think 🙂
That sounds like a super interesting combination. I’m iffy on mint leaves, and I’ve never had peas in potato salad. Cool!
Thanks, Kathryn! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂
Simply WOW! It looks yummy and very healthy too. I love how you bring a twist on this salad. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much, Surekha! 😀
It looks really delicious and I am sure this recipe of yours will bring happiness to my husband and kids heart as they loved to eat potatoes and peas. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Oh, thank you so much, Catherine 🙂 I really appreciate that! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
That is a combo I never would’ve thought of, but it looks good!! I’ll have to try this
Thanks, Christine! It is a combo that works! Hope you’ll enjoy it very much 🙂
This looks super good….my husband won’t eat potato salad but I think he might eat it like this. 😉
Hope this converts him 😉
I do like a good potato salad, I used to grow up with them. My favorite was with onions, pickles and eggs. Peas and mint sound like a delicious combination too, very refreshing because of the mint.
Hello Joanna! Yes, I love the freshness of mint – and it works so well with peas 🙂 I love the idea of pickles!
This potato salad sounds delicious. It sounds so tasty and perfect for barbecues like Memorial Day and Fourth of July.
Great suggestions, Angie! 🙂
My mouth is starting to water. I can’t wait to try this recipe 🙂 Potato salads are my favourite and I love peas.
That is great – I look forward to hearing what you think 🙂
I can see how this would be perfect fro a potluck. I’d love to try it too. I do love peas!
It’s a great dish for a potluck – enjoy, Rosey 🙂
Potatoes and peas is one of my favorite classic flavor combos. The addition of mint sounds amazing!
Thanks, Christa 🙂 I hope you will love it!
I have always love potato salad but this recipe is quite different from the one I always make. I must try this.
I hope you’ll enjoy this very much 🙂
Love the twist of this potato salad recipe with the peas
Thank you! 🙂
I have never seen a potato salad like this before. It looks like it would be so good!
Aww, thanks, Becca – hope you’ll give it a try 🙂
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Looks like great delicious food and I’ll definitely try this one. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Bindu – I look forward to hearing what you think!
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Yum! This sounds so great and perfect for a summer bbq. I love the mint in here for a burst of freshness!
Hi Rosa, thank you for the lovely words. I agree, mint brings brightness and freshness to many dishes. 🙂
I never had a potato salad like this one before – I’m very partial to the whole French potato salad with Dijon mustard – but this looks yummy so I’m keeping it on reference for all the barbecues this summer!
Hi Emmeline, thank you for the lovely words. Please let me know if you try it. It’s a great barbecue side dish. 🙂
Such a fresh and delicious way to make potato salad!
Hi Krissy, so glad you like it, thank you. 🙂
Peas and potatoes go great together but the addition of mint in this makes the whole dish pop.
Hi Andrea, I agree, I think mint gives many dishes a flavour boost. One of my favourite herbs. 🙂
I love that you added yogurt to tone down the mayonnaise! I’ll ave to give that a go!! I’m a big fan of olive oil and vinegar potato salads (more a French-inspiration, I think).
Oh Luci, I do agree, I also love the olive oil and garlic potato salads. I have one that will appear on the blog one day. Really can’t beat a lovely potato salad. 🙂
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