Mediterranean Potato Salad: A Flavorful Twist Awaits!
A refreshing Mediterranean twist on classic potato salad, featuring fresh herbs and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small yellow or russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped red onions
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Once cooled, cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks and transfer to a large salad bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the potatoes, toss gently, then add red onions, olives, parsley, cilantro, and green onions and mix well.
- Serve and Store: Serve warm or chill in the fridge for a few hours. Add more olive oil if needed before serving.
Notes
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Great for picnics and gatherings.
- Customize with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg