Seasoned Potato Salad with Kewpie Separated French Dressing

This creamy potato salad gets added depth by seasoning warm mashed potatoes with Kewpie Separated French Dressing before mixing in the rest of the ingredients. It results in a moist, flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 2 potatoes (approx. 220g)
• 1/4 onion (approx. 47g), thinly sliced
• 1/4 carrot (approx. 45g), peeled and sliced into half-moons
• 1/4 cucumber (approx. 25g), thinly sliced
• 2 slices ham (approx. 30g), cut into strips
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons Kewpie Separated French Dressing
  
• 5 tablespoons Kewpie Mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes and, while still damp, wrap in dry paper towel, then loosely in plastic wrap. Microwave at 600W for about 5 minutes 30 seconds. Peel and mash while hot, then mix in the dressing to season.
2. Place the sliced onion and carrot in a heatproof dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for about 1 minute 30 seconds.
3. Slice the cucumber into rounds and cut the ham into short strips.
4. Add the onion, carrot, cucumber, and ham to the potatoes. Mix in the mayonnaise and adjust flavor with salt and pepper.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Calories: 428 kcal per serving

Sodium: 1.9 g per serving

Vegetable Intake: 59 g per serving

Tip: Adjust microwave time as needed. For ideal texture, aim for mayonnaise to be about 20% of the total ingredient weight. Seasoning the potatoes while hot helps them stay moist and flavorful.