Greek Olive Potato Salad (Printable Version)
Mediterranean potato salad with Kalamata olives, feta, herbs, and lemon-olive oil dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 pounds baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
→ Olives & Cheese
05 - 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Herbs
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
09 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook until fork-tender, approximately 15 to 18 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, chopped parsley, and fresh dill.
03 - In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the herb dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with a spatula until all vegetables are well coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if required. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get zesty, fresh flavours with almost no fuss – a true shortcut to the Mediterranean.
- This salad keeps its texture and color, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for any picnic or party.
02 -
- Overcooking the potatoes turns this into a mash, so test early and drain fast.
- Toss the salad gently after dressing to keep the potatoes and veggies intact and vibrant.
03 -
- A splash more lemon juice right before serving wakes up leftovers with fresh zing.
- Save a handful of feta and herbs to sprinkle on top so it looks extra inviting when shared.