Description
Korean Potato Salad, or Gamja Salad, is a creamy and vibrant side dish that beautifully blends tender potatoes with fresh vegetables and hard-boiled eggs. This Korean classic is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful addition to your weeknight dinners. The rich dressing made from mayonnaise and rice apple vinegar adds a tangy kick that elevates the dish, making it a crowd-pleaser. With its colorful presentation and satisfying flavors, this salad not only complements grilled meats but also stands out on its own. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, Gamja Salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups potatoes (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup corn
- ¼ cup carrots (small dice)
- ¼ cup apple (small dice)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 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. Drain and set aside.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender; add diced carrots in the last three minutes of cooking. Drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes, carrots, cucumber, corn, apples, and chopped eggs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice apple vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture; gently fold until well coated.
- Transfer to a serving dish; chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg