Description
Korean Potato Salad, or Gamja Salad, is a creamy and delightful side dish that perfectly combines tender potatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and vibrant vegetables in a rich dressing. This versatile salad is ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to picnics. Its unique blend of textures and flavors sets it apart from traditional potato salads, while its quick preparation makes it a go-to recipe for busy cooks. Enjoy this refreshing dish chilled or at room temperature, and watch it become a favorite at your dining table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups potatoes (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (cut to bite-sized pieces)
- ½ English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup corn
- ¼ cup carrots (small dice)
- ¼ cup apple (small dice)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ teaspoons rice apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss cucumber slices with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Squeeze out excess moisture and set aside.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook potatoes until fork-tender; add diced carrots three minutes before draining. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, corn, apples, and chopped eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice apple vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss until well-coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 73mg