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Olive Greek Potato Salad

Zesty Olive Greek Potato Salad for a Refreshing Twist

This Olive Greek Potato Salad is a vibrant blend of flavors, perfect for any meal and aligns with the Mediterranean diet.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds petite white or red potatoes Avoid russet potatoes.
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt For boiling water.
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 medium red onion Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill Chopped.
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Add before serving.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers Reserve brine for dressing.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mason jar
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the petite white or red potatoes in a large pot of salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a mason jar, combine extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dry mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
  3. Cut cooled potatoes into halves or bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a mixing bowl and drizzle with reserved caper brine, gently toss to coat.
  4. Add kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed capers, chopped red onion, and dill to the bowl. Toss gently.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and mix gently until well-coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad before serving. Let rest in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This Olive Greek Potato Salad tastes better the longer it sits. Prep up to 2 days in advance without adding feta until serving.

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