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Greek Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Greek Potato Salad, or Horiatiki Salata, hails from the rustic kitchens of Greece, where fresh, local ingredients shine. Traditionally served as a side dish, it reflects the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on vegetables and healthy fats. This salad is a staple at family gatherings and celebrations, embodying the spirit of sharing and community. Today, variations abound globally, with many adding ingredients like capers or different herbs to suit local tastes.

GreekGRside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds gold potatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/2 cup fresh parsley
green onions
red onions
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic
1.5 teaspoons oregano
extra virgin olive oil
kalamata olives

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic the texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories, while black olives are often less expensive.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits and white vinegar is more affordable.

1

Scrub and cut 2 pounds of gold potatoes in half.

2

Boil potatoes in a large pot with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.

3

Chop fresh dill and parsley (1/2 cup each).

4

Prepare other ingredients: green onions, red onions, and minced garlic.

5

Make the dressing in a large bowl by combining 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, 1.5 teaspoons oregano, and a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.

6

Whisk in extra virgin olive oil until well combined.

7

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly before peeling (optional).

8

Add warm potatoes to the dressing and mix to coat.

9

Add chopped red onions, green onions, kalamata olives, dill, and parsley to the potato mixture and gently mix to combine.

Cooking Techniques

boilingchillingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Horiatiki SalataGreek Village Salad

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