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Mediterranean Potato Salad

Mediterranean Potato Salad: Fresh Flavors to Brighten Your Day

This Mediterranean Potato Salad celebrates fresh flavors, perfect for picnics and light lunches.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes Yukon Gold or similar variety
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup green olives Pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese Crumbled
For the Freshness
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill Chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil High quality
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and cut the potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
    Mediterranean Potato Salad
  2. While the potatoes cool, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
    Mediterranean Potato Salad
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, Kalamata olives, green olives, crumbled feta, parsley, and dill. Gently mix until evenly distributed.
    Mediterranean Potato Salad
  4. Pour dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients without mashing the potatoes.
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  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
    Mediterranean Potato Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare a day in advance and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with extra herbs for presentation.

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