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Greek Potato Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and flavorful Greek Potato Salad featuring tender waxy potatoes tossed with a zesty dressing, fresh cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, herbs, and creamy feta cheese. This salad is perfect as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, or Mediterranean-inspired meals.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

  • 1½ pounds small waxy potatoes (whole)

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced and soaked in water or vinegar (let sit 10 minutes)
  • ½ cup chopped parsley or dill

Other Mix-ins

  • ½ cup Kalamata or Castelvetrano olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon or yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ clove garlic, finely grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Potatoes: Place whole potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, then reduce the heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 15 to 25 minutes depending on size. Drain and allow to cool slightly, then cut into bite-size chunks, peeling if desired.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and grated garlic (if using), until well combined.
  3. Dress the Potatoes: Transfer the warm potato chunks to a large bowl and pour the dressing over them. Gently toss to coat, allowing some potatoes to break slightly for a creamy texture.
  4. Add the Remaining Ingredients: Add halved cherry tomatoes, drained and sliced red onion, pitted olives, rinsed capers, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta to the potatoes. Toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
  5. Finish and Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle with a little extra dried oregano and drizzle with a bit more olive oil before serving.

Notes

  • Small waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best for this salad as they hold their shape well.
  • Soaking the sliced red onion in water or vinegar mellows its sharp flavor.
  • Feel free to substitute parsley with fresh dill for a different herbal note.
  • This salad can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled.
  • For extra garlic flavor, do not omit the grated garlic in the dressing.
  • Adjust the salt carefully, especially considering the saltiness of feta and olives.

Keywords: Greek Potato Salad, Mediterranean Potato Salad, Potato Salad with Feta, Healthy Potato Salad, Summer Salad

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