Mediterranean Potato Salad
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 3 lbs small potatoes red, Yukon Gold, or fingerlings
- 1 tbsp salt for water
- ½ cup Kalamata olives halved
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
- 2 tbsp capers optional
- Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes, leave skins on, cut larger ones into 1-inch chunks
- Place in pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch, add 1 tbsp salt
- Bring to boil, reduce to medium, simmer 12-15 minutes until fork-tender
- Don't overcook—should hold shape
- Drain in colander, let steam dry 2-3 minutes
- Make dressing: whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, Dijon, honey, oregano, zest, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
- Or shake in jar until emulsified, taste and adjust
- Transfer warm potatoes to large bowl
- Pour ¾ of dressing over warm potatoes, toss gently
- Cool 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, capers
- Toss gently
- Add feta, reserve some for topping, fold in gently
- Fold in parsley, dill, oregano, reserve some for garnish
- Add remaining dressing, toss, taste and adjust
- Cover, refrigerate at least 1 hour up to 24 hours
- Remove 15-20 minutes before serving, toss again
- Top with reserved feta and herbs
- Garnish with extra herbs, drizzle with olive oil
- Serve at cool room temperature
Notes
- Don't overcook potatoes—should hold shape
- Dress while warm—absorbs better
- Quality olive oil essential
- Fresh lemon, not bottled
- Fresh herbs critical for Mediterranean flavor
- Tastes better after 4-24 hours
- Store 4 days refrigerated
- Not freezer-friendly
- Serve at room temp for the best flavor
- Skins on for texture and nutrition
- Can add chickpeas for protein
- Perfect for BBQs and picnics