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Mediterranean Potato Salad

Mediterranean Potato Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Quick!

This Mediterranean Potato Salad combines tender potatoes, vibrant vegetables, and tangy feta for a delicious, healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound baby potatoes substitute with Yukon Gold or red potatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil high-quality olive oil
  • 1 juice lemon freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard can swap for whole grain mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small red onion can substitute with green onions
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, or use diced regular tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, omit for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill can substitute with thyme
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper can use white pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash baby potatoes under cold water. Boil in salted water for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and cool slightly.
  2. Slice warm potatoes into halves or quarters and spread on a baking sheet to release steam.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until emulsified. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer warm potatoes to a mixing bowl, drizzle dressing over, and gently toss to coat.
  5. Fold in red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives gently.
  6. Sprinkle feta cheese, parsley, and dill over the top and gently stir to combine.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the potatoes while still warm to enhance flavor absorption. This salad can be made a day in advance for best flavor.

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