If you're looking for a potato salad that's both delicious and packed with protein, this High Protein Potato Salad is about to become your new favorite recipe. By swapping the traditional mayonnaise for protein-rich dairy ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful side dish.

Whether you want a recipe for easy meal prep or your next summer event, this recipe delivers all the comfort of classic potato salad with a nutritious twist.

High Protein Recipe

The ingredients in this recipe are packed with protein! Let's break it down to see where the added protein comes from. Cottage Cheese adds about 12–14 grams protein for a half cup and greek yogurt adds 10-12 grams. The 6 eggs add a total of 36 grams of protein. This makes the entire recipe have 58-62 more grams of protein than when traditional mayo is used which has less than 1 gram of protein. This recipe makes about 8 servings which each have about 8 grams of protein. That makes this a much more filling and satisfying side dish!

Storing Dairy Products in Glass Jars

If you regularly buy Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or other dairy products, proper storage can help maintain freshness and reduce food waste.

I transfer my dairy products into glass jars with metal lids. These glass jars help to save space in my refrigerator and storing the dairy products in glass keeps them fresh about 2 weeks longer than if they were kept in their plastic containers. Do this first thing, when you bring them home from the store. You can write on the lid with a sharpie to label the jars. You can learn more about storing dairy in glass jars in this video.

Whether you're storing homemade dressings, leftover yogurt mixtures, or cottage cheese-based sauces, glass jars can help keep your fridge organized and your ingredients fresh.

How to Keep Potatoes Fresh Longer

The quality of your potato salad starts with fresh potatoes. Proper storage can help extend their shelf life and maintain their texture.

For best results, store potatoes in a breathable wire basket or open container that allows for airflow. Avoid storing potatoes in plastic bags, which can trap moisture and encourage spoilage. I cover them with a light piece of fabric to prevent too much light from reaching them.

It's important to keep potatoes away from onions. When stored together, onions release gases that can cause potatoes to sprout and deteriorate more quickly. They should be kept about 3 feet apart. Learn more about keeping potatoes and onions fresh in this video.

For more tips on storing fruits and vegetables, be sure to check out the Zero Waste Produce Guide. In this book I share step by step directions for keeping 75 produce items fresh for weeks. It also includes 40 recipes with creative ways to enjoy your produce and reduce waste. It is available in The Cross Legacy Shop and on Amazon.

Potato Salad Storage

This potato salad will stay fresh for about 5 days in the fridge. You should store it in a glass container with an airtight lid.

Other High Protein Recipes

If you’re looking for some other recipes that are high in protein check out these pumpkin muffins. This frozen yogurt bark is another high protein recipe that uses up fresh produce.