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Mediterranean Potato Salad

Brighten Your Day with this Easy Mediterranean Potato Salad

This Mediterranean Potato Salad combines tender potatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta in a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 kg waxy potatoes use for creamy texture
  • 100 g Kalamata olives
  • 100 g green olives
  • 200 g feta cheese can substitute with goat cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley dried parsley can work in half the quantity
  • 1 bunch fresh dill crucial for freshness
For the Dressing
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil high-quality oil required
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 clove minced garlic adjust according to taste
  • to taste salt and pepper essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • medium bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mediterranean Potato Salad
  1. Wash waxy potatoes under cold water, cut into similar-sized pieces, place in a pot, cover with cold water and salt, bring to a boil, then lower to simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes with Kalamata and green olives, crumbled feta, parsley, and dill. Stir gently to mix.
  4. Pour vinaigrette over potato and olive mixture, gently toss until everything is coated evenly.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor enhancement.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quality ingredients enhance the dish. Customize by substituting goat cheese for feta or adding tomatoes for brightness.

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