• 3 pounds potatoes, a mix of small new potatoes, red potatoes, Yukon Gold or russet or any combination you prefer
• 3/4 cup dairy-free sour cream substitute or 3/4 cup tofu mashed and combined with 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup dairy free cream cheese substitute or 3/4 cup medium firm tofu, mashed
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup dairy-free Italian salad dressing (choose one that has added spices)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 to 3 drops hot sauce, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh lemon balm
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
• Pinch of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced red and green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup peeled, seeded cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch slices, then quartered
• 1/3 cup diced sweet gherkins
• Milk substitute, if needed

1. Scrub the potatoes and peel them if you desire. Cut them into 3/4 inch cubes. Place the potatoes in a large pot with a lid. Cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat then turn the heat to medium low; cover with the lid and let them simmer until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove them and drain. Let the potatoes cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium size mixing bowl combine the sour cream substitute or mashed tofu with lemon juice and the cream cheese substitute or mashed tofu; whisk these ingredients together until smooth.
3. Add the next 11 ingredients and whisk them together until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
4. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and add the diced vegetables and the diced pickles. Toss to mix them.
5. Stir the dressing and pour over the potatoes and vegetables. Toss to combine. If the salad dressing is too thick add a small amount of milk substitute and mix until you have reached your desired consistency. Chill until ready to serve.
6. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with parsley sprigs or line a serving tray with lettuce leaves, spoon the salad onto the lettuce leaves, garnish with parsley sprigs and sliced tomatoes, if desired.

*Read every label and list of ingredients each time you purchase a product to make sure they are not using egg and dairy.