Grilled Warm Potato Salad is a new and fabulous way to make this traditional American Summer Salad. It is truly a game changer for your next cookout or potluck.
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This Grilled Warm Potato Salad makes a perfect accompaniment to whatever you have on the grill. The warm potatoes absorb all the flavors and keep it so bursting with flavor. The tang from the vinegar, the sweetness from the brown sugar and roasted red peppers and the intense garlic flavor make take this salad over the top!
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What We Love About This Potato Salad without Eggs Recipe
There is no mayo in this salad and therefore you do not have to worry about it sitting out in the hot sun, however because this is a warm salad it should be eaten as soon as it is made for optimal flavor.
We’re also loving this Spanish Potato Salad – the flavor combination is amazing.
Ingredient Notes for Potato Salad Warm
- Yukon Gold Potatoes: Scrubbed and sliced. 2 pounds.
- White Wine Vinegar: Has a mellower, softer taste and less acid than its distilled white vinegar.
- Garlic: Yes, three cloves, it adds so much garlicky goodness.
- Roasted red peppers: The easy jarred kind.
- Capers, drained, it adds the salty bite.
Equipment Needed for Warm Potatoe Salad
How to Make Potatoes Salad No Mayo
These are the basic steps for making recipe for warm potato salad. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: MICROWAVE
First, toss potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl and then cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 4 to 7 minutes, shaking bowl to redistribute potatoes half way through cooking.
STEP 2: DRESSING
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining oil until emulsified. stir in roasted red peppers, capers and parsley.
STEP 3: GRILL
Lastly, grill potatoes until slightly charred and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Toss grilled potatoes with dressing to coat.
Prep and Storage Tips for Grilled Potatoes Salad
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Made ahead of time, this warm potato salad can be reheated in the oven, covered with foil, at 325 degrees.. Really it is easy to prepare the dressing in advance and keep in the refrigerator until ready to make.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
The grilled potato recipe should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Yes, you can freeze this salad, thaw overnight and rewarm in the oven.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat in the microwave oven or conventional oven until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eggless potato salad is pretty healthy, however you can replace the brown sugar with a brown sugar alternative.
Of course, you can use red potatoes for this recipe.
Indeed, try adding a little Dijon mustard for tang and parmesan cheese for a salty bite.
There are two main difference between American and German style Potato Salad. The American version is a mayonnaise-based dressing and served cold. German potato salad is tossed in a vinegar-based dressing and is traditionally served warm.
Expert Tips for Making This Oil and Vinegar Potato Salad Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and cook in batches if necessary.
- Add Bacon: Crumbled bacon makes everything better. Bacon-y flavor makes this salad sing.
- Fresh Herbs: Top with fresh dill, chives in place of the fresh parsley, or do both.
- Onion: Chopped green onion, red onion or shallots gives this warm potato salad additional flavor.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Cook inside with a grill pan or large skillet for a great indoor picnic.
What to Serve with Warm Potato Salad
- Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick
- Sweet and Spicy Pickles
- BBQ Country Style Beef Ribs
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Grilled Warm Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 3/4 inches thick
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, jar
- 3 tablespoon capers, drained
- 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Toss potatoes and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until edges of potatoes are translucent, 4 to 7 minutes, shaking bowl (without removing plastic wrap) to redistribute potatoes half way through cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining oil until emulsified. stir in roasted red peppers, capers and parsley.
- Grill potatoes until slightly charred and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Toss grilled potatoes with dressing to coat. Serve warm or room temperature.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and cook in batches if necessary.
- Add Bacon: Crumbled bacon makes everything better. Bacon-y flavor makes this salad sing.
- Fresh Herbs: Top with fresh dill, chives in place of the fresh parsley, or do both.
- Onion: Chopped green onion, red onion or shallots gives this warm potato salad additional flavor.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Cook inside with a grill pan or large skillet for a great indoor picnic.
sounds so delicious…i saw yukon here, so might give this a try someday. thanks for sharing your recipe and sharing some tips! visiting from food trip friday and wishing you a great weekend!
This looks soo good. Will definitely try it.
Sounds – and looks – delicious! Thanks for sharing a great new recipe. I’m “following” you from the linky party at My Romantic Home.
Those sound good! I love anything with garlic. Thanks for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse party.
yum yum!!!!!! love garlic and potatoes! I’ll have to try this!
This looks delicious! I’ll definitely have to give it a try! Found you at the Thrilling Thursday’s blog hop and am glad I did! Am a happy new follower :).
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This looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
Wow does that look wonderful. That is my idea of potatoe salad for sure. Yum.
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This looks so yummy! I love garlic with anything!! Great side for picnics!
That sure looks like a keeper to me. I love potato salad and this is a new way I will be trying it.
Hope you can stop by Foodie Wednesday and share it.
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you had me at garlic! this looks incredible and a perfect addition to summer bbqs. i love potatoes of all kinds…but the crispy smokiness of bbq potatoes might just be my favorite.
These look delicious. I love all the ingredients. I can see why you couldn’t wait to make them. Thanks!
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I like this recipe! It looks perfect for summer days!
So good! I par boiled my potatoes instead of putting them in microwave. Everyone loved them!
I made this for Memorial Day, and everyone loved it!! And I am not much of a cook, so the recipe was great!!!!!!!
That’s great, Jen! I’m glad your family enjoyed it!
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This sounds like a nice filling side with lots of flavor. I want to make this. Printing it up as I am typing.
It’s a fabulous dish! It’s going to be my new “go to” dish for summer BBQs! Please let me know what you think once you make it!
Sounds yummy! I will have to try this soon.
You won’t be disappointed! It’s fabulous!