Asian-German Fusion Potato Salad

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This is a creamy German-style potato salad with a tremendous flavor given from Asian ingredients! I made this up on a whim and everyone loved it. I add ham, but feel free to leave it out - it won't alter the flavor much, just the texture.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, scrubbed

  • ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, diced

  • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil

  • ½ tablespoon hot sauce

  • 1 teaspoon wasabi powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 cup cooked, cubed ham

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water, and cook about 10 minutes. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, and continue cooking 10 to 12 minutes, until potatoes and vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Cut potatoes while still hot, into 1 inch pieces. Set aside to cool.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Place the onion in the skillet, and season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until tender.

  3. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, hot sauce, wasabi powder, ginger, and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Toss the cooled potato and vegetable mixture with the onions, mayonnaise mixture, ham, and cilantro until evenly coated. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
39g Fat
28g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 666mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 606mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.