Mediterranean Potato Salad
This Mediterranean Potato Salad is a refreshing salad filled with tender potatoes, fresh herbs, onions and a simple citrusy dressing- perfect for the summer
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds small yellow or russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup red onions (chopped )
- ¼ cup kalamata olives (chopped )
- ¼ cup parsley (chopped )
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped )
- 2-3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in large pot and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain then set aside to cool.
- 2
When the potatoes are cooled, cut them into bite sized chunks and transfer to a large salad bowl.
- 3
To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Pour on top of the potatoes and toss to combine. Add the onions, olives, parsley, cilantro and green onions and gently toss to combine.
- 4
Serve warm or store in the fridge for a few hours before serving cold. If the potato salad seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil before serving.