Curried Potato Salad

Ingredients

2½ pounds yellow or red potatoes, scrubbed and diced ( ½- to 1-inch)
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2-3 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup frozen peas, thawed

Preparation

  1. Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan (or pot) fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes, cover and cook until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt; let cool 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, onion, mustard, curry powder to taste, pepper and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the potatoes, bell pepper and peas; stir well to coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold.

Curried Potato Salad