Side dish for grilled chicken or steak
This is a classic, versatile side dish, most commonly a creamy potato salad or a fresh garden salad, designed to complement grilled meats. It typically features a base of starchy potatoes or mixed greens, bound with a mayonnaise or vinaigrette dressing and mixed with vegetables like celery, onion, or tomatoes. While found worldwide, the mayonnaise-based potato salad is a staple at American cookouts and barbecues.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A mayonnaise-based potato salad is generally high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a good source of energy and potassium from the potatoes. A typical serving contains roughly 350-400 calories, with the fat content being the most significant macronutrient.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 360 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 35 mcg |
Per 1 cup (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a cornerstone of communal eating at outdoor gatherings, symbolizing shared meals and celebration. Nutritionally, the vinegar or lemon juice often added can help slightly blunt the blood sugar spike from the potatoes.
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