This Potato Salad with Pea and Mint Purée is a delightful, fresh twist on the classic potato salad, perfect for any summer gathering.

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This dish combines the hearty texture of potatoes with the refreshing, herbaceous flavours of pea and mint purée, creating a nutritious and visually appealing salad. Try this recipe for your next meal or event and enjoy the vibrant, summery taste it brings to your table.

🌟Why You'll Love this Recipe

When it comes to summer picnics, barbecues, or potluck gatherings, a good potato salad is a must-have. This version, featuring a vibrant pea and mint purée, adds a refreshing twist to the classic recipe. The combination of creamy potatoes with the zesty, herbaceous pea purée creates a dish that's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to make this delightful potato salad, explore its health benefits, and share some tips for perfecting the recipe.

🥬Why Add Pea and Mint Purée to Potato Salad?

Pea and mint purée brings a fresh, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavour to the traditional potato salad, making it perfect for warm-weather dining. Peas are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while mint adds a refreshing and cooling effect that balances the creaminess of the potatoes. This combination makes the salad not only tasty but also visually appealing, adding a pop of colour to your table.

🥑Health Benefits of Potato Salad with Pea and Mint Purée

• High in Fiber: Potatoes and peas are excellent sources of dietary fiber, which helps with digestion and promotes satiety.
• Rich in Vitamins: Peas are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, while potatoes provide vitamin C and B6.
• Antioxidant-Rich: Mint and peas are rich in antioxidants, which help fight free radicals and support overall health.
• Low in Calories: This version of potato salad uses a light pea and mint purée, reducing the need for heavy dressings and lowering the calorie count.

🗒️Ingredients and Tools

This recipe comes together with just a bunch of ingredients: potatoes, peas, mint and (optional) vegan butter.

You also may require some tools/appliances, such as a (mandatory) blender to make the pea purée that can be either a power blender or a hand blender, and a pot for boiling/steaming the potatoes that can be a regular one or an a (follow this tutorial to learn how to boil potatoes using the IP).

🔪 How to Make this Recipe

Instructions for Making Potato Salad with Pea and Mint Purée

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but firm, about 10-12 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl and let the potatoes cool to room temperature.

Step 2: Make the Pea and Mint Purée

Bring some water to a boil with ½ tablespoon of vegetable stock powder/cube. Add frozen peas, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Wait 3-5 minutes, then drain the peas and save the vegetable broth.

Allow to cool to room temperature.

In a food processor, combine peas, fresh mint leaves and 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable broth to start with. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Adjust the consistency with a little more vegetable broth if the purée is too thick.

Step 3: Assemble the Salad

Fold in the pea and mint purée until the potatoes are well coated.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 4: Serve

Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and garnish with extra mint leaves or chives if desired.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

👩🏻‍🍳Tips for Perfect Potato Salad with Pea and Mint Purée

• Choose Waxy Potatoes: Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or baby potatoes, as they hold their shape better and have a creamy texture.
• Season the Potatoes Warm: Adding vinegar and lemon juice while the potatoes are still warm helps them absorb more flavour.
• Blend the Peas Smoothly: Ensure the pea and mint purée is smooth and creamy to coat the potatoes evenly.
• Customize Your Salad: Add other ingredients like radishes, cucumbers, or even blanched asparagus for extra crunch and flavour.

🍽️Serving Suggestions

This salad pairs well with grilled vegetables, tofu, or as a refreshing side dish for your main course.

🥡Storage

This potato salad can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. It is not suitable for home freezing.

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Potato Salad with Pea and Mint Purée

This Potato Salad with Pea and Mint Purée is a delightful, fresh twist on the classic potato salad, perfect for any summer gathering.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 kg (2 lb) Potatoes

...for the mint & pea purée

• ▢ 450 g (2 cups) Water
• ▢ 300 g (10 4/7 oz) Garden Peas fresh or frozen
• ▢ 1 handful (1) Fresh Mint Leaves
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Vegetable Stock Powder
• ▢ Salt
• ▢ Black Pepper

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Instructions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but firm, about 10-12 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl and let the potatoes cool to room temperature.
• Bring some water to a boil with ½ tablespoon of vegetable stock powder/cube. Add frozen peas, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Wait 3-5 minutes, then drain the peas and save the vegetable broth.
• Allow to cool to room temperature.
• In a food processor, combine peas, fresh mint leaves and 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable broth to start with. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Adjust the consistency with a little more vegetable broth if the purée is too thick. For extra flavour and silky texture, you can stir in 1 tablespoon of vegan butter (skip to keep it oil free).
• Fold in the pea and mint purée until the potatoes are well coated.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Transfer the potato salad to a serving bowl and garnish with extra mint leaves or chives if desired.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin B12: 0.01µg | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

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