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    Published: Aug 21, 2020 · Modified: Sep 29, 2020 by Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty

    Keto Potato Salad

    If you have been missing potato salad on your low carb lifestyle, this keto potato salad will definitely be the best replacement that you have tried.
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    First, we need to address the elephant in the room. There are no potatoes in this keto potato salad. We still wanted to call it keto potato salad though as that is what you are likely to search for if you are looking for a keto or low carb replacement for potato salad. Keto potato salad is one of those recipes we haven’t tried in the four years of our keto lifestyle. Mainly because it seemed that cauliflower was the only option to replace the potato and we were not convinced.

    Well a month or two ago, there was a lot of hype around swedes and turnips in our facebook group. Erika then had a lightbulb moment! She could finally try a keto potato salad.

    If you have been missing potato salad on your low carb lifestyle, this keto potato salad will definitely be the best replacement that you have tried. #ketopotatosalad #ketoside

    Erika’s famous potato salad

    Erika is famous in her family for her potato salad. Any time there was a family BBQ or celebration, everyone would request that she bring her potato salad. Well, needless to say, those requests stopped with the beginning of our keto journey.

    I have definitely missed Erika’s potato salad. It is so delicious and I was so excited when I came home from work one day and she had been experimenting with a keto potato salad. She basically took her original potato salad recipe and just replaced the potato with swede.

    All I can say is WOW! This keto potato salad recipe tastes just as good as her original potato salad. We haven’t tried serving this to her family yet, but I don’t think they would notice much of a difference. The only issue is they are immediately suspicious that we are serving them something low carb and that it won’t be the same as the original.

    After watching High Falutin low carb do a keto potato salad battle on his YouTube channel, I realised our version of the keto potato salad is closer to a German version than the American version. I much prefer this version as I just love the bacon and onions in ours.

    keto potato salad in a pink serving dish with a gray tea towel in the background

    Swede/Rutabaga vs Turnips

    As I mentioned above, about 2 months ago, we started seeing a LOT of hype around swedes and turnips in our Facebook group. Quite a few people were using them as a potato replacement in a potato bake and absolutely raving about them.

    Erika was intrigued and she decided to do a cook off using swedes and turnips. Both versions were very good and tasted very close to a potato bake. Erika preferred the taste and texture of the swede while I preferred the turnip.

    Once Erika decided swedes were her preference, she got to experimenting some more with hash browns and this delicious keto potato salad. The hash browns are still a work in progress, but the keto potato salad was a winner straight away.

    4 swedes on a linen tea towel

    Low Carb Potato replacements

    Within the keto and low carb communities, there have been many attempts to find a lower carb potato replacement. The most common choice has always been cauliflower with there being many recipes for cauliflower mash created.

    As cauliflower hasn’t quite met that craving for many, there has been a search for other options. Check out the best ones below.

    • Cauliflower 2.9g net carbs per 100g
    • Radish 1.7g net carbs per 100g
    • Daikon radish 2.5g net carbs per 100g
    • Swede or Rutabaga 6.3g net carbs per 100g
    • Turnip 4.6g net carbs per 100g

    Please note I used cronometer to get this macros and I used raw for each one.

    While the swede is the highest carb option, it is the most like potato in flavour and texture and is the best low carb replacement for potato we have found. In comparison, potato is 13.3g net carbs per 100g and sweet potato is 17g per 100g.

    keto potato salad in a pink serving dish with a gray tea towel with swedes on it in the background

    Keto Sides

    Keto side dishes are a great way to add flavour to your dinners. Protein by itself can be pretty boring, but add a delicious low carb side dish and you can turn that boring protein into a wonderful meal.

    Some of our favourite keto side dishes include;

    Keto Stuffed Mushrooms
    This keto stuffed mushroom recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with your favourite protein. It's so easy to make and delicious.
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    Curried Zucchini
    Curried zucchini is one of the perfect side dish options. Packed full of flavour with curry and cream making this a delicious keto side dish option. 
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    Whole Roasted Loaded Cauliflower
    Loaded cauliflower is the perfect low carb substitute for a loaded potato. This cauliflower is roasted whole & topped with cheese sauce, bacon and chives.
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    Loaded Cauliflower is the perfect low carb substitute for a loaded potato. This cauliflower is roasted whole & topped with cheese sauce, bacon and chives.
    Cauliflower, Leek and Bacon Bake
    Keto Cauliflower Casserole is a delicious low carb meal. It's really easy to make and rich and decadent. Make sure you give it a try for Dinner.
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    Keto Jalapeño Poppers
    These keto jalapeño poppers are one of Dan’s favourites. We love to have them with chicken wings and this meal feels like a real treat. 
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    Keto Roasted Capsicum and Zucchini Salad
    This salad is a summery change from plain zucchini noodles. Keto zucchini salad is an excellent option to take to a BBQ or family get together. 
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    How to make Zucchini Noodles
    Learning to make zucchini noodles at home it quick and easy. How to make zucchini noodles is part of the Have Butter will travel ‘How to’ series.
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    Zoodles serving suggestions
    How to make Cauliflower Rice
    Learn how to make cauliflower rice with this step by step guide. How to make cauliflower rice is part of the Have Butter will travel ‘How to’ series.
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    Butter Chicken with spinach and cauliflower rice
    Creamy Cauliflower Mash
    Creamy cauliflower mash is the perfect keto & low carb side dish. It’s quick and really easy to make. A delicious side dish to add to any meal. 
    Check out this recipe Print

    Tips

    • If you are looking to lower the carbs you could use turnips or radishes in place of the swedes.
    • When looking for a keto-friendly mayo, we recommend making your own or looking for a mayo that doesn’t contain seed oils like the Sir Kensington avocado oil mayo.

    Suggestions

    • Serve as a side with any of your favourite protein.
    • We love this as a side dish when having a BBQ. It’s great to take as a side when attending family or friend get togethers.
    keto potato salad with a spoonful above it in a pink serving dish with a gray tea towel in the background

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    Disclosure: The above post may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission from purchases made through these links, at no additional cost to you. Everything we recommend on our website are products we use and love. Thank you for supporting Have Butter will Travel and allowing us to share our low carb experiences with you.

    You may need –

    • The best thing about this recipe is there is no need for any special equipment, just use a large pot or saucepan you have at home to cook the swedes.
    keto potato salad with a spoonful above it in a pink serving dish with a gray tea towel in the background

    Keto Potato Salad

    The thing that makes this keto potato salad so good is the bacon, onion and mayo. The bacon adds a saltiness and wonderful texture that is essential to making this keto potato salad so good. The caramelised onions add a sweetness and the mayo binds it all together. Those three ingredients tossed through the swedes really is just the perfect combination.

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      Keto Potato Salad

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      If you have been missing potato salad on your low carb lifestyle, this keto potato salad will definitely be the best replacement that you have tried.
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      Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
      Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
      Have Butter will Travel Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty
      Course: Side Dish
      Cuisine: American, German
      Servings: 10
      Calories: 200kcal
      Author: Erika Burt & Danielle Coonerty

      Ingredients

      • 4 swedes (rutabaga), medium-sized (approx 1kg)
      • 150 g streaky bacon, chopped
      • 1 red onion, sliced
      • ¼ tsp salt
      • ½ cup mayonnaise
      • salt and pepper
      • fresh parsley leaves or chives to garnish

      Instructions

      • Peel the swedes, remove the ends and chop into 1cm dice
      • Place the swedes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cover. Cook until the swede is tender, which takes about 35-40 minutes
      • While the swedes are cooking, heat a frying pan/skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chopped bacon for 7-8 minutes, until it is browned and crispy
      • Remove the bacon pieces from the pan leaving the bacon fat behind and turn the heat down to medium-low. Place the bacon pieces in a large bowl and set aside
      • Add the sliced onions to the pan with the ¼ teaspoon of salt and cook for 15 minutes stirring regularly. You may need to moderate the heat element while it is cooking to ensure it does not get too high and brown too much. We want them to cook slowly and caramelise.
      • Add the cooked onions to the bacon and set aside while the swedes continue to cook
      • Once the swedes are cook strain them and allow them to sit in a strainer for 5 minutes to dry slightly
      • After the swedes have drained, add them to the bacon and onions and toss to combine
      • Add the mayonnaise to the swedes and stir through. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary
      • Cover and place in the fridge until completely cold. When you remove it from the fridge you will need to stir it again, and you can add more mayonnaise at this point depending on how you like your potato salad
      • Serve cold and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives

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      Notes

      For our US friends Swede is called rutabaga.
      One serve is approximately 1/2 a cup. 
      Note: This is based on the ingredients we used, nutritional information may vary depending on the ingredients used. 

      Nutrition Per Serve

      Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Net Carbs: 11g
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