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Here is a great healthy version of a red potato salad with garlic and herbs. This also makes a great potato salad to take on a picnic or potluck, since it doesn’t use mayonnaise or other ingredients that would quickly spoil in warm weather. The fresh herbs give it a lot of flavor without adding fat or calories. It’s a great healthy alternative to traditional potato salads that include sour cream or mayonnaise. Give it a try and see if you don’t appreciate the fresh, light flavor of this popular side dish.

Potato Salad With Garlic and Herbs

2 pounds red potatoes
1 Tablespoon roasted garlic
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
Salt and pepper
2 medium red onions, sliced thin
1/3 cup fresh chopped herbs (parsley, tarragon, and thyme)
2 bunches watercress

To roast garlic rub one garlic head with olive oil and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. To prepare the dressing, whisk together garlic, Dijon mustard and vinegar. Next whisk olive oil into mixture slowly. Season mixture with salt and pepper, mix and add mustard seeds. After cleaning potatoes dice into bite sized pieces and boil until tender. While potatoes are still warm, add potatoes to dressing and toss. Chill for minimum of 2 hours. When ready to serve add onions, herbs and watercress to potatoes and dressing.