Secret Ingredient Low Fat Potato Salad!

• lbs peeled potatoes2 lbs
• tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise↗2 -3 tablespoons
• tablespoons low-fat creme fraiche↗2 -3 tablespoons
• ounces finely diced cornichons4 ounces

  finely diced

• ounces finely diced ham4 ounces

  finely diced

• finely chopped spring onions, Scallions6

  finely chopped

• tablespoon liquid maggi seasoning↗1 -2 tablespoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗
• hard-boiled eggs, diced (optional)2

  diced (optional)

• ounces crisply fried cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)4 ounces

  crisply fried, crumbled (optional)

• red onion, peeled & finely diced (optional)↗1

  peeled & finely diced (optional)

• teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)↗1 teaspoon

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes if needed & cut into 1" dice. Boil until just tender - not TOO soft! Drain the potatoes in a colander and set on one side too cool.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, mix together the low fat mayonnaise, low fat creme fraiche OR low fat sour cream & Maggi seasoning. Add the black pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Add the mayonnaise mixture to the potatoes and mix well but try not to break the potatoes up. Add the cornichons, ham & spring onions to the potato salad - mix through gently.

4. 4

   Taste and add more Maggi seasoning or black pepper if required.

5. 5

   Put into an attractive bowl and sprinkle more spring onions on as a garnish or parsley. I also like to sprinkle on smoked paprika as a garnish topping too.

6. 6

   Instead of the ham, use crisply fried bacon. Great with egg - egg & bacon potato salad! Instead of the spring onions, use diced red onions.

7. 7

   I have also added diced left over chicken & chopped apple to this mixture.

8. 8

   I have given the option of using more or less mayonnaise mixture for personal taste; some people like it very creamy & others like it not so creamy!

9. 9

   Maggi seasoning is quite salty, so use 1 tablespoon to start with, adding more if needed - teaspoon by teaspoon!