2-Minute Instant Pot Lemony Potato Salad

Enjoy this Italian-style potato salad in minutes.
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Working my way through our Potato Harvest
In my quest to use the 50+ pounds of potatoes that we harvested, I whipped up this potato salad yesterday using my Instant Pot.

This is an Italian-style potato salad that my dad used to make for me using lemon and oil instead of mayonnaise. It also uses parsley from my garden and fresh garlic that I harvested a while back.

New potatoes only take a few minutes to cook in the Instant Pot and don't need peeling, just a good scrub.

I only use 1 1/4 pounds of potatoes in this recipe because it's best when served warm and fresh.


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Lemony Instant Pot Potato Salad
Vegan, gluten and dairy free
[makes 4 cups]

Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/4 pounds of new potatoes, 
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup small diced celery, center stalks
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Make the dressing. Mix the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl or cup. Set aside.

Scrub the potatoes and dice in 1" cubes. You should get about 4 cups.

Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot with 1/2 cup of water. Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoons of salt over the potatoes. 

Secure the lid, press the “Manual” button, and set for 2 minutes at high pressure. When done, press the “Off” button and quickly release the pressure. Then, remove the lid carefully with the steam vented towards the back. If the potatoes are not done, just place the lid over the pot and let sit. Check each minute until the potatoes are just fork tender.

There will be a little water in the bottom of the pot. Do not remove as the potatoes will eventually absorb it.   

Pour the dressing over the potatoes along with the celery and parsley.

Toss gently and thoroughly to coat the potatoes. Serve immediately while warm.

Enjoy warm