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Olive Greek Potato Salad

Olive Greek Potato Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer Feasts

A refreshing Olive Greek Potato Salad, filled with flavors and textures, perfect for summer feasts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds petite white or red potatoes Avoid russets as they are too starchy.
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt For boiling.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Rich base for dressing.
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced or crushed.
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard Helps emulsify the dressing.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper For seasoning.
For Added Texture
  • 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives Briny flavor.
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes Introduces sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons capers Brine reserved.
  • 1 small red onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill Roughly chopped.
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese To top off salad.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium-sized jar
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Boiling Potatoes
  1. Begin by placing the petite white or red potatoes in a large pot, ensuring they are fully submerged in water. Add kosher salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Making the Dressing
  1. While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing. In a medium-sized jar, combine extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dry mustard, dried thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake until well-blended.
Cooling and Cutting Potatoes
  1. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Allow them to mingle with the reserved caper brine.
Adding Flavorings
  1. Toss the warm potatoes in a large mixing bowl with the reserved caper brine to enhance flavor.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gently fold in the pitted kalamata olives, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, briny capers, and freshly chopped dill. Drizzle with dressing and combine without mashing the potatoes.
Adjusting Seasoning
  1. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or black pepper if needed.
Finishing with Feta
  1. Just before serving, crumble the feta cheese over the salad. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad is best made 1-2 days in advance without the feta, which should be added just before serving.

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