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Mediterranean Potato Salad

Mediterranean Potato Salad
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Mediterranean Potato Salad is a vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make dish combining tender baby potatoes with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, tangy dressing, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or seafood or enjoyed alone, this salad brings the bright, fresh flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to your table.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or fingerlings)

Vegetables & Add-ins

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or mint), roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until just tender when pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: While the potatoes cook, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the cucumber. Roughly chop your choice of fresh herbs to release their fragrant oils.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust acidity or seasoning as desired.
  4. Toss Everything Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm potatoes, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly, taking care not to break the potatoes.
  5. Add the Finishing Touch: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad and give it one final light toss. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • Use waxy potatoes to ensure they hold their shape and prevent a mushy salad.
  • Dress the potatoes while warm for better absorption and flavor.
  • Chill the salad before serving to enhance freshness and flavor melding.
  • Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra texture and crunch.
  • Adjust lemon juice gradually to achieve the desired acidity.

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Keywords: Mediterranean potato salad, potato salad, healthy salad, summer side dish, Greek salad, fresh herbs salad

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