Description
Korean Potato Salad, known as Gamja Salad, is a creamy and colorful side dish that beautifully combines tender potatoes with fresh vegetables and a rich dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a complement to any meal. Its unique flavors and textures make it a hit with everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this refreshing salad in no time. Enjoy the fusion of creamy, crunchy, and nutritious elements that will elevate your dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups potatoes (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ยฝ English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ยผ cup corn
- ยผ cup carrots (small diced)
- ยผ cup apple (small diced)
- โ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ยฝ teaspoons rice apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber by tossing slices with salt; let sit for 10 minutes to drain moisture.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Add diced carrots during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain potatoes and carrots; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, cucumber, corn, apples, and eggs.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, rice apple vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh veggies for the best flavor. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Feel free to experiment with add-ins like bell peppers or peas for added color and nutrition.