Olive Greek Potato Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Mediterranean potato salad with Kalamata olives, feta, fresh herbs and a lemon-olive dressing. Great picnic side.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add cooked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- If you quietly crave a salad that feels like a mini Mediterranean holiday, this is pure joy in every bite.
- I fell for the way briny olives, creamy feta, and crisp veggies mingle together for something vibrant and satisfying.
02 -
- Adding hot potatoes right to the veggies can make your salad soggy — letting them cool keeps everything crisp.
- Using too much dressing once soaked my salad to the point of soup; add gradually and toss until just coated.
03 -
- Chop and salt your red onion, then rinse to tame its sharpness without losing crunch.
- Layer ingredients in your bowl — potatoes on bottom, herbs last — for easier, gentle mixing every time.