--- title: "Colombian Potato Salad - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Try this tasty, tangy, and low-fat Colombian Potato Salad. A vibrant, mayo-free alternative featuring fresh vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/colombian-potato-salad.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:58:03+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/ab/colombian-potato-salad-1792704521-abe2cb77.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Colombia,%20salads,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes)[Colombia](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/colombia.html), [salads](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/salads.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html) # Colombian Potato Salad by Valentina Restrepo This tasty, tangy, and colorful potato salad is a fantastic low-fat alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based versions. Inspired by a Colombian restaurant, it combines tender red potatoes, crisp carrots, and fresh tomatoes with a vibrant vinaigrette. It is the perfect refreshing side dish for any gathering. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 40 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Combine potato cubes, carrot pieces, chopped onions and cilantro in large bowl. 2. In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad ingredients. 3. Gently combine tomato chunks with the rest of the salad. 4. Chill and allow flavors to blend. ### Notes: For best results, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving so the flavors can fully meld together. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 1860g · Yields 8 portions · Portion size: 233g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 54 | 126 | 6% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 10.5 | 24.5 | 9% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.1 | 4.9 | | | Dietary fiber (g) | 1.5 | 3.6 | 13% | | Protein (g) | 1.3 | 3.1 | 6% | | Total fat (g) | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3% | | ↳ saturated (g) | 0.1 | 0.3 | | | ↳ monounsaturated (g) | 0.6 | 1.3 | | | ↳ polyunsaturated (g) | 0.1 | 0.3 | | | ↳ trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | | | Sodium (mg) | 93 | 217 | 9% | | Calcium (mg) | 13 | 31 | 2% | | Iron (mg) | 0.5 | 1.2 | 7% | | Potassium (mg) | 317 | 738 | 16% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 7.9 | 18.4 | 20% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Red potatoes — 907g — Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, raw — USDA - Carrots — 216g — Carrots, raw — USDA - Red onion — 80g — Onions, raw — USDA - Cilantro — 8g — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — USDA - Tomatoes — 546g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA - Wine vinegar — 79g — Vinegar, red wine — USDA - Oil — 14g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA - Seasoning salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA - Sugar — 4g — Sugars, granulated — USDA - Black pepper — 0.5g — Spices, pepper, black — USDA ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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