Jami Sorrento was our June Daring Cooks hostess and she chose to challenge us to celebrate the humble spud by making a delicious and healthy potato salad. The Daring Cooks Potato Salad Challenge was sponsored by the nice people at the United States Potato Board, who awarded prizes to the top 3 most creative and healthy potato salads. A medium-size (5.3 ounce) potato has 110 calories, no fat, no cholesterol, no sodium and includes nearly half your daily value of vitamin C and has more potassium than a banana!
This was truly a fun challenge (thank you Jami). I love experimenting with salads especially potato salad. It is such a wonderful canvas that allows you to create and what’s more it is really good for you.
I came up with four salads for this month , I had 2 more ideas but sadly I didn’t have the time to make them before the reveal date.
Cajun potato salad
Had some Cajun spices left from making the gumbo so I thought I’d use them in a potato salad..the result was heavenly. Just the right amount of spice paired with creamy soft potatoes, crunchy peppers and fragrant basil..in one word..YUM
Cajun potato salad
4-5 medium potatoes peeled cubed and boiled
2-3 teaspoons of the home made Cajun spice (recipe follows)
1/2 red pepper cut into strips
1/2 yellow pepper cut into strips
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons greek yogurt
a small bunch of basil
Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender
drain them and sprinkle Cajun spices on them while still hot
Add the pepper ,mayonnaise,yogurt and basil
Toss gently to combine
chill before serving..
enjoy
home-made Cajun Spice
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
½ teaspoon ground allspice
CPM potato salad
Cumin pepper mint salad is my friend’s Rana favorite salad recipe, she says her heart dances when she makes this. One mouth full and you will know why 
3 medium potatoes peeled, cubed and boiled
1/2 red pepper cut into cube
Green onions cut into strips (optional)
Small bunch of mint chopped
Juice of half a lemon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried coriander
Salt to taste
Drizzle of olive oil
Mash your boiled potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, cumin,coriander and salt.
Add the mint and pepper and toss to combine
Warm potato salad
This recipe was one we had in a restaurant and the chef was kind enough to give me the recipe..I love making it at home because it is a refreshing change from regular potato salad
Warm potato salad
3 medium potatoes
10 slices smoked turkey cut into strips
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
Dash of pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Fresh oregano for decoration
Boil your potato and cut them into cubes
In a pan heat your olive oil and add the sliced smoked turkey and stir occasionally until crisp and golden
Remove the turkey slices from the pan and add the chopped onion,saute until translucent.
Add the flour and stir for a couple of minutes.
Add the water,vinegar and mustard and whisk untill the mix starts to bubble.
Add the oregano and whisk to combine.Turn off the heat
Add the potatoes and 2/3 the turkey and toss to combine.
Transfer to serving bowl and decorate with the remaining turkey and fresh oregano
Turkish potato salad
This amazing salad recipe comes from delicious bite. It is the perfect pairing of tangy yogurt, creamy potatoes, colorful carrots and yummy corn
2 big Potatoes peeled and boiled
dressing
Juice of one lemon
1/2 cup yogurt
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 clove garlic minced
Salt to taste
cumin
paprika
corn
for decoration
1 carrot grated
Mash the potatoes while they are warm (I like to leave them a little chunky)
In a bowl mix the remaining ingredients
Add the dressing to the potatoes with the corn half the corn..toss to combine..arrange in serving plate
In a pan saute the carrots with a dash of cumin for 5 minutes
Decorate with corn and carrots and a dash of dried mint
I have already shared two more potato salad recipes
You can find the recipe here
You can find the recipe here
thekalechronicles
/ August 17, 2012I like the flavorings in your first two salads, Sawsan, I’d just have to leave out the mayo, which I will not eat in or on anything.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ August 17, 2012You can replace the mayonaise with greek yogurt Sharyn or leave it out all together
Baker Street (@bakerstreet29)
/ August 13, 2012the potato salad looks great! Think I’ll try it over the weekend but I think I’ll replace the turkey with some bacon!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ August 13, 2012rsmacaalay
/ August 12, 2012The Turkish and CPM looks new to me, very interesting types of potato salad
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ August 12, 2012I love change Raymund and enjoy recipes with new twists and these recipes are that to me
yummychunklet
/ August 11, 2012These are all tasty variations on potato salad! Yum!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ August 12, 2012Thank you
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
/ August 11, 2012I especially love the Cajun potato salad, great idea!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ August 12, 2012Thank you Laura, I love that one too
Maureen
/ June 20, 2011These salads all look divine. I don’t know how anyone could choose one over the other. They’re beautiful!
thefooddoctor
/ June 20, 2011Thank you so much Maureen..I appreciate you stopping by
foodblogandthedog
/ June 17, 2011I’m desperate to try the CPM but they all look great! I love potatoes especially mashed, I could live on them alone!!
thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011That makes two of us
Erwan Heussaff
/ June 17, 2011im guessing you like potatoes?
thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011lol you guessed correctly..thank you for stopping by
bakingdevils
/ June 16, 2011I love potato salad….You have some amazing recipes here…I especially like the turkish version with grated carrots and sweetcorn. It looks so pretty too..Never been to your site before and glad I came across it today… great read.
-Shilpa
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011Shilpa thank you for your kindness and sweet words..I really appreciate you stopping by
Hannah (BitterSweet)
/ June 16, 2011Wow, so many different ways to dress up the humble potato salad- Great ideas you’ve got here!
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011Thank you Hannah
Manu
/ June 16, 2011Ohhh I would not know which one to choose! They all look delicious! Great job Sawsan!!!! I have to say that using cajun spices in the first salad was a very clever idea!!! It must have tasted fantastic!!!!
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thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011I really loved your salad Manu…Your presentation was amazing
Thank you for your kind words about my salads..the cajun was my favorite too
Sandy @ Everyday Southwest
/ June 16, 2011Great job on the challenge! I can’t believe you were able to make 4 salads. I’m going to have to try harder next time.
The cajun salad sounds delicious… my husband loves cajun food.
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011I just love potato salad and make it regularly..
thank you for stopping by and your kind comment
lisamichele
/ June 16, 2011I just left the comment below..no idea why my name posted as Carrie..could you change it back to me?
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011I changed it back
Lisa
/ June 16, 2011Wow..you really went to potato salad town on this one! They are all potato salads I would love to make! I’m especially intrigued by the peppermint cumin mashed potato salad. Also LOVINg the cajun. I’d be shocked if you didn’t win one of the prizes
You so rocked this challenge!
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011Thank you so much Lisa..I really appreciate your kind words
eva626
/ June 16, 2011i never liked potato salad…maybe its cause i dont like mayo. do you think yogurt will work??
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011Yes…I have tried it and it works great
Tanvi
/ June 16, 2011Love this salad! Looks so so creamy & delicious.Am drooling
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011hehehe..drooling is always a good thing
Laura @ Family Spice
/ June 15, 2011You were definitely inspired by this challenge! Great recipes!
thefooddoctor
/ June 16, 2011Thank you Laura
kitchenbelleicious
/ June 15, 2011I love potato salad. it is the quintessential southern dish in my opinion. Yours looks so good and I love your flavors. Some I have never had before in my version!
thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011I love potatoes too..they are so versatile ..and actually good for you
Kelly
/ June 15, 2011Love the Cajun spices in this potato salad – the basil is a really nice touch too. I have sweet potato on hand – will try that. Thanks!
thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011The cajun was actually my favorite
Thank you for stopping by kelly
Etaf
/ June 15, 2011it’s my pleasure to be here always
as usual wonderful dish
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Thank you so much…for being here and for your kind words
cooking rookie
/ June 15, 2011Wow, so many salads! I love them all, especially the Turkish one, I think
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thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011Thank you
Haven’t heard from you in a while..
thank you for stopping by
Renata
/ June 15, 2011Four different salads, that’s totally inspiring! Love all of them! Congratulations on such an amazing interpretation of the challenge! I wouldn’t know which one to choose if I had to
Thanks for your lovely comment and good wishes. I’ll stay in touch at the DK!
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Hi Renata..
Thank you for your sweet words…I really appreciate them..wishing you all the best on your trip
metrocakegirl
/ June 15, 2011I have never been a big fan of potato salad. You have made me seriously reconsider this.
Lovely recipes, and photos. I will be making the cajun version first, and will work my way down. Maybe by the end of the summer, I will be a HUGE fan of potato salad. 
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Thank you
You know maybe you think of potato salad and images of gooy potatoes with a ton of mayo come to mind…This month’s daring cooks challenge was about healthy potatoes and you can check out more amazing creations at http://www.thedaringkitchen.com
Monkeyshines
/ June 15, 2011Holy moly! Wow 4 salads and they each sound fantastic! Sure wish we could stop by for a bite of each one.
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Thank you so much…I really wish they would invent something that will allow you to taste pictures or at least smell them hehehe
fatisrecipes
/ June 15, 2011thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Thank you sweet Fati
kankana
/ June 15, 2011I love potatoes and with so many variation of potato salad .. i am drooling out here.
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Thank you Kankana..I’m a big fan of potato salad too
Caroline
/ June 15, 2011Oh my gosh, so many fabulous potato salad recipes! I kept scrolling down, expecting the post to be over, but there you had another gorgeous and delicious looking photo and recipe. You’re awesome!
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011You’re the one who is awesome..
you put a smile on my face
Thank you for the sweet comment
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
/ June 15, 2011Look at you go! You have so many wonderful idea! Great job with this challenge!
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Thank you so much Erin..You are too kind
blepharisma
/ June 14, 2011Most intrigued by the Cajun and Turkish salads. Yum!!!
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011The cajun is my favorite
hope you’d give it a try
Thank you for stopping by
Suz
/ June 14, 2011You made so many potato salads! All of them are beautiful, but the cumin/pepper/mint and warm turkey salads are really calling to me. I love the idea of cajun spiced potato salad too. I’ll have to add them to my list of must-try potato salads – it’s getting long now!
thefooddoctor
/ June 15, 2011Thank you for your sweet comment…my list is a mile long too! it will be a couple of years before I finish trying all the wonderful recipes the daring cooks came up with
Good Cooks
/ June 14, 2011Mmmm mutiple choices, and all of them are delicious and tempting to make, but the CPM is my favourite one, thanks Sawsan for all of the recipes.
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011I was just at your blog!
I love all your creations and can’t wait to try them out
Jo
/ June 14, 2011What a fabulous ides to use the gumbo spices! Seems like there were a lot of spicy versions of potato salad for the challenge, and they all look so tasty.
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011It was really yummy Jo
Thank you for stopping by..:)
Andrea
/ June 14, 2011I love the cajun potato salad! I am going to borrow your cajun spice mix!
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011Thank you Andrea..and you are more than welcome to borrow the spice mix
Shelley C
/ June 14, 2011Oh, wow, all four of those look and sound delicious – I have no idea which I’d go for first if they were all in front of me! So creative. Great job!!
thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011Thank you so much Shelley..I really appreciate your kind words
Todd
/ June 14, 2011The cajun salads sounds really tasty and the Turkish one sure looks interesting. So many to choose from – you have been very busy.
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011Thank you Todd..Salad is a staple on my family’s table..that is why I have many versions to share
spicegirlfla
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thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011Wow! Thank you so much! This is certainly one amazing day!
Thank you!
ChefMom
/ June 14, 2011Suddenly I have a craving for potato salad! The cajun recipe looks delicious! And the presentation of the cumin pepper mint potato salad is so pretty – it can’t possibly be potato salad!
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011hehehe..cravings are weird aren’t they !
Thank you for your sweet words…The cumin pepper mint salad is a recipe from a very Talanted Lebanese friend of mine..you should see her presentation!amazing!
foodlovers
/ June 14, 2011nice one dear
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011Thank you
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
/ June 14, 2011Wow. The hits just keep coming! I think the warm is my favorite. Katherine would love all the no mayo options.
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011I’m glad I could provide some options away from her enemy the mayo
Maris(In Good Taste)
/ June 14, 2011You have given us so many awesome choices for a very favorite picnic food!
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011I’m really glad
hope you’d give them a try
Nami
/ June 14, 2011Sawsan…you are amazing posting recipes everyday. I hardly can catch up 3 times a week. I love all of your potato salad, but I like the first two most. As I love potatoes, I always look for a new recipes, and I found 2 that I’d love to try today.
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011I am really glad you like the recipes Nami..
as for posting daily..This blog is like my vent..my space and getaway..I enjoy writing and LOVE the interaction with other food bloggers
My BlogJect
/ June 14, 2011this looks awesome! daring cooks looks so exciting. I signed up to join last month so hopefully I’ll get the key into the recipes soon to take part! Yay. can’t wait to join you.
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011Yay! That’s great news!
You’ll have LOADS of fun
Looking forward to seeing you on the daring kitchen forum for next month’s challenge
chicaandaluza
/ June 14, 2011Wow, how many lovely ideas. Good luck to you in the competition! I think I´ll start with the cumin one as I love the idea of making my heart dance
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011Thank you ! you are too kind..
I really hope you’ll like the salad..nothing beats your heart dancing..right
chef_d
/ June 14, 2011All your salads look delicious! Especially the Cajun Potato Salad–gorgeous!
thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011Wendy Irene
/ June 14, 2011I love Cajun spice!! Sometimes I get too excited and add a little too much
I’ve never tried it on Potato Salad. Love it 
thefooddoctor
/ June 14, 2011I actually made this by chance..I was going through my spices whrn inspiration called ..I had a jar of home made cajun spice left from making Gumbo and I thought why not!