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Olive Greek Potato Salad

A refreshing and flavorful potato salad inspired by Greek cuisine, featuring olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes washed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil preferably Greek
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon juiced about 2 tablespoons of juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano preferably Greek

Method
 

Prepare the Potatoes
  1. Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. This will help season the potatoes as they cook.
  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the cubed Yukon Gold potatoes. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
  3. Once cooked, drain the potatoes in a colander and let them cool for about 10 minutes. This cooling step prevents the salad from becoming mushy.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Whisking emulsifies the oil and vinegar, creating a smooth dressing.
  2. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust acidity by adding more lemon juice or vinegar if desired.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and parsley.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to break the potatoes.
  3. Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and give the salad one last gentle toss.
  4. Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Olive Greek Potato Salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for grilled meats. Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like bell peppers or capers.

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