If you’re looking for something a little different, try this Fingerling Potato and Prosciutto Salad.

fingerling potato and prosciutto salad on a blue plate

What are fingerling potatoes?

Fingerling potatoes are a small, stubby, finger-shaped potato. They’re a little odd looking, but they’re fun to use in recipes because people don’t expect to see them!

Fingerling Potato and Prosciutto Salad on a blue plate

Fingerling Potato and Prosciutto Salad

In this recipe, fingerling potatoes are tossed with a lightly creamy dressing. They’re not smothered in it as you see in other potato salad recipes. Thin slices of prosciutto are mixed in, and they make a delicious addition.

potato salad on a blue plate

Shallots, parsley and fresh sage round out the flavors in this salad. It’s the perfect sort of potato salad to serve at a nicer, more intimate gathering. People will appreciate that you made something new!

Here are a few more potato salad recipes you might enjoy:

If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you will find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.

fingerling potato and prosciutto salad on a blue plate
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Fingerling Potato and Prosciutto Salad

Delicious recipe for a lighter version of the traditional potato salad.
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (1 cup per serving)
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons crème fraîche
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, finely chopped

Instructions 

  • Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes and gently stir in vinegar. Cover and chill.
  • Combine potato mixture and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 206kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 450mg, Potassium: 606mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 383IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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