No-Potato Salad
You would never guess this salad is low in carbs!
6 ingredients · 30 minutes· 6-8 servings
Craving potato salad? Trying to reduce your carb intake? This No-Potato Salad is for you! This salad swaps higher-glycemic potatoes for rutabaga which has a similar texture to potatoes but is much lower in carbs!
Rutabaga is a cruciferous veggie which means it can help us to detoxify excess & ‘bad’ estrogen from our body. Did you know that estrogen dominance is particularly common through perimenopause & post-menopause? As our progesterone declines we can experience symptoms of this imbalance like weight gain, anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats, headaches & decreased sex drive. If you are in this phase of life, it’s very important to incorporate lots of cruciferous veggies into our diet.
If you have a history of digestive symptoms, start with a smaller portion of this salad. For those of us with gut issues, certain cruciferous veggies may work better for us over others. I have lots of freedom with rutabaga but a tiny bit of cauliflower can mess me up!
Directions
Steam rutabaga until tender & allow to cool.
Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon & salt in a small bowl.
Add the rutabaga & pickle (& celery if using) to a large bowl. Toss in the dressing. Garnish with chives & bacon (if using). Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Ingredients
3lb rutabaga, peeled & diced into ½ -1” pieces
¾ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup dill pickle, diced - my favourite is Bubbie’s
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp sea salt
Handful of fresh chives
optional: diced celery & crumbled bacon
Notes
How to Serve - This salad is the perfect side for grilled or roasted meat.
Make it Lighter - Reduce the mayo and swap part of it for Greek yogurt.
Change it Up! - Swap the chives for dill & the apple cider vinegar for fresh lemon juice.
