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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
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal

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

Instructions
 

Prepare the Potatoes

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust acidity by adding more lemon juice or vinegar if desired.

Assemble the Salad

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and parsley.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to break the potatoes.
  • Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and give the salad one last gentle toss.
  • 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.

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.

Nutrition

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