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Easy Creamy BBQ Potato Salad recipe

This easy creamy BBQ potato salad recipe is like a mouthful of summer sunshine. Featuring juicy tomatoes, tender potatoes, sweet peas, and protein-rich chickpeas, packed full of fragrance thanks to the aromatic thyme and oregano and speckled with salty capers. Not to mention the mouthwatering creamy homemade dressing that brings it all together.  Eat this bowl of deliciousness hot or cold, as a side dish or as a healthy lunch. 
This easy creamy BBQ potato salad recipe is like a mouthful of summer sunshine. Featuring juicy tomatoes, tender potatoes, sweet peas, and protein-rich chickpeas, packed full of fragrance thanks to the aromatic thyme and oregano and speckled with salty capers. Not to mention the mouthwatering creamy homemade dressing that brings it all together. 
Eat this bowl of deliciousness hot or cold, as a side dish or as a healthy lunch. 
Simone - Munchyesta.com
Prep Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 4 - 6 people

Ingredients

  • 6 medium White Potatoes or Yukon Gold around 3 lbs. cooked
  • 1 cup Peas
  • 1 15oz can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (or small tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp Capers Chopped
  • 1 cup Vegan Mayonnaise or regular, if you prefer
  • ½ tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • ½ tsp Salt more to taste
  • ½ tsp Ground Pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp Chopped Chives
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Chopped

Instructions

Making the dressing 

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, fresh chives, and smoked paprika. 
    Set aside.

Making the potato salad 

  • Cut the potatoes into dice and pour them into a large salad bowl. Slice or dice the tomatoes as you prefer and add them to the bowl. 
  • Next, add chickpeas, chopped capers, and dried oregano and gently toss to combine everything.
    Pour the dressing on top and mix to combine everything. Finally, add more salt if needed and garnish with fresh basil. 
    Serve and enjoy.