Description
Hearty Italian potato salad showcases robust Mediterranean flavors with crisp vegetables and zesty dressing. Herbs, olives, and tangy vinaigrette create a refreshing side dish that transports you straight to sunny Italian countryside.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 12 cup (75 grams) black olives
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh basil
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dressing and Cheese:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Immerse whole potatoes in heavily salted water, cooking for 15-20 minutes at medium-high heat until fork-tender.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow them to cool for 5-7 minutes, then slice into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- Transfer potato cubes to a spacious mixing bowl, creating a robust base for the salad.
- Incorporate crisp red onion slices, vibrant halved cherry tomatoes, colorful diced bell peppers, briny black olives, and tangy capers into the potato mixture.
- Create a zesty dressing by vigorously whisking extra virgin olive oil, robust red wine vinegar, sharp Dijon mustard, aromatic minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a separate small container.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently folding to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped basil, parsley, and oregano throughout the salad, delicately integrating the herbs for maximum aromatic impact.
- Optional: Garnish with delicate shavings of Parmesan cheese just before serving to enhance the salad’s complexity and texture.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and they’ll hold their shape perfectly after boiling.
- Let potatoes cool slightly before cutting to prevent them from becoming mushy and breaking apart during mixing.
- Keep vegetables chunky for a rustic, authentic Italian countryside feel that adds beautiful visual appeal and varied textures.
- Replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan version that maintains a similar savory, cheesy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg