Description
A refreshing Mediterranean Potato Salad featuring tender baby potatoes tossed in a tangy olive oil and lemon dressing with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh parsley. Perfect served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, this vibrant salad is a healthy, flavorful side dish suitable for picnics or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salad Add-ins
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the halved or quartered baby potatoes in a large pot. Cover them with cold water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil and let the potatoes cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until well combined.
- Toss Potatoes with Dressing: Transfer the warm potatoes to a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the potatoes while they are still warm, and toss gently to coat them evenly with the dressing.
- Add Salad Ingredients: Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to the potatodressing mixture.
- Combine and Serve: Toss all the ingredients lightly again just before serving to blend the flavors. The salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, according to your preference.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas.
- This salad holds up well in the refrigerator and is excellent for picnics or meal prep.
