Mediterranean Potato Salad
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
186 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Potato Salad
Description
The Mediterranean Potato Salad combines baby potatoes cooked to fork tenderness with the sharpness of red onion and freshness of dill and parsley. The zaatar dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and zaatar spice blend infuses the salad with a tangy and herbaceous character. Boiling the potatoes until tender but not mushy ensures a pleasant texture that holds well when chilled. Mixing the dressing in once the potatoes have cooled allows the flavors to meld without the potatoes becoming overly soft.
The salad’s combination of soft potatoes and crunchy onion makes for a refreshing side dish that pairs well with grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables. Its Mediterranean flavor profile adds brightness to any meal and can also be served at room temperature for a picnic or casual gathering.
For best results, use fresh dill and parsley as specified, and taste to adjust salt levels. The zaatar dressing can be prepared ahead and stored, making this salad convenient for meal prepping or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 lb baby potato
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Zaatar dressing
- 1 tbsp zaatar
- 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 lemon juice of, plural
Instructions
- Wash the baby potatoes and cut the in half. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring them to boil.
- Boil the potatoes until fork tender but not mushy. This will take about 10 minutes once they start boiling. Make sure the potatoes are fully cooked but they're not falling apart.
- Drain the potatoes and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and leave them to cool.
- Once cool, add chopped onion, dill and parsley to the bowl and mix well.
- Mix zaatar, olive oil, minced garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and add it to the potato salad. Mix well.
- Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use red onions for a milder, more balanced flavor in the salad.
- If fresh dill is unavailable, substitute one tablespoon of dried dill weed.
- Adjust salt after mixing the dressing to suit your taste.
- The zaatar dressing can be made in advance and kept refrigerated for ease of use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 562IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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