Mediterranean Potato Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Potato Salad featuring tender new potatoes, briny Kalamata and green olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing infused with fresh herbs like parsley and dill. Perfect as a side dish for summer gatherings or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds small new potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red bliss
Olives and Cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Herbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut larger ones into halves or quarters to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water, adding a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and Cool: Drain the potatoes well and allow them to cool slightly before mixing.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes with Kalamata olives, green olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and dill.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use small new potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure to cut larger potatoes into even sizes so they cook uniformly.
- You can prepare this salad a few hours ahead and chill it to enhance the flavor.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and mustard in the dressing according to your taste preference.
Keywords: Mediterranean, Potato Salad, Feta, Olives, Healthy Side Dish, Summer Salad, Easy Recipe
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