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Chimichurri Potato Salad

A chimichurri potato salad has no mayonnaise and no fuss, full of fresh herbs and garlic, a little bit of heat from the red pepper, it's an easy to prepare side dish that is perfectly delicious warm, cool, or at room temperature!

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chimichurri Dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
  • 2-5 cloves garlic depends on how much you like
  • 1 small shallot peeled
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Potato Salad
  • 3 lbs baby potatoes sliced in half lengthwise
  • cold water for boiling
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Make the Chimichurri Sauce
  2. Place all the chimichurri ingredients into the bowl of a food processor or blender, then give a few pulses to chop them down into small pieces. Set aside.
  3. Make Potato Salad
  4. Cut the potatoes in half then place the potatoes in a large pot with salted cold water and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat. Boil the potatoes until fork tender.
  5. Drain the potatoes into a large bowl, let them cool slightly, then pour the chimichurri over the potatoes and toss with them while the potatoes are still warm. 
  6. Serve warm or refrigerate until you're ready to serve. It tastes equally good served chilled or warm.
  7. Served immediately while the potatoes are warm, or refrigerate until cool.

Notes

  • To store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. No need to reheat, your potato salad is great eaten chilled!
  • To freeze: Freeze your herby potato salad in freezer-safe zip top bags once the dish has cooled to room temperature. It will last for 3 months in the freezer, thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Use whatever herbs you like best, but know that stronger flavors like rosemary need to be used sparingly,
  • If you don't care for boiled potatoes, you can have chimichurri roasted potatoes, then toss with even more chimichurri sauce!
  • No shallot? Use a small red onion, it just has a bit more bite.
  • If you can't find a medley of baby potatoes like I did, you can use gold baby potatoes or baby red potatoes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Sodium 535mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Sodium 535mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.