This Icelandic Potato salad is very unique as it contains apples but makes a delicious and filling dish that is perfect as a side. Potatoes became a staple food in Iceland because they’re easy to grow and store!
Skills Check
Follow a recipe; follow food safety & hygiene rules; tidy away; use measuring spoons and cups; cut using the bridge/claw technique; season to taste; garnish.
Equipment
Bowl, table knife, chopping board, measuring spoons, spoon, peeler, saucepan.
Allergens*
Egg | Milk | Sulphites
May contain: Gluten | Mustard
* Please note the allergens listed are indicative only. Allergens vary depending on brand; check the labels on the products you use.
Ingredients (makes 8-10 portions):
- 2 large potatoes, peeled, cubed & boiled
- 3 eggs, hard-boiled
- 2 apples
- 6 -8 gherkins
- 1⁄4 onion
- 1/2 (115g) cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 (115g) cup low-fat sour cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
- Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Peel and cube the boiled potatoes.
- Peel and chop the boiled eggs. Peel, core & chop the apples.
- Chop gherkins & onion using the bridge/claw chopping techniques safely.
- Mix all the chopped ingredients with the mayonnaise and sour cream in a large bowl.
- Add curry powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and stir well. If time allows, refrigerate before serving.
So thinking about Icelandic Potato Salad ...
Potatoes are very nutritious and low in calories. If eaten with the skin on they are high in complex carbohydrates and fibre. They are a good source of vitamin C and B6, and minerals.
Vegetables are so good for us! Low in fat, sugar and calories and high in vitamins and minerals.
Mayonnaise can be high in calories. Use small amounts and choose low fat options where possible
Nutritional Information
| - | Energy | 664kJ / 159kcal | 8% |
| Med | Fats | 7.7g | 11% |
| Low | Saturates | 1.8g | 9% |
| Low | Sugars | 7g | 8% |
| Med | Salt | 0.8g | 13% |
per 173g serving
% of an adult's reference intake
Typical values per 100g: Energy 383kJ /92kcal
Notes
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