Description
Korean Potato Salad (Gamja Salad) is a creamy, colorful side dish that brings together tender potatoes, crisp cucumbers, and vibrant veggies in a luscious dressing. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful blend of flavors that everyone will love. With its refreshing taste and appealing presentation, Gamja Salad is perfect for any occasion and can easily complement grilled meats or be enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped potatoes
- ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup corn
- ¼ cup diced carrots
- ¼ cup diced apple
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ teaspoons rice apple vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber by tossing with salt and letting it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture and set aside.
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the chopped potatoes until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Add diced carrots during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine boiled potatoes, cucumbers, corn, diced apples, and hard-boiled eggs (if using). In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper before adding to the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg