Greek Style Potato Salad Recipes

GREEK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the (hot) potatoes of any liquid and cut into nice big chunks.
• Add all the ingredients, except parsley and/or cilantro and stir, carefully, to incorporate the oil into the potato (most of the oil will be absorbed, but some may reappear if the salad sits too long- just give it another stir).
• Many of the potato chunks will start to puree and others will stay in nice big pieces- texturally you're going from creamy to chunky in ever bite. When the salad has cooled a bit, add the parsley and/or cilantro. I like this warm or at room temperature - never cold.
• If it's not all gone by the end of the day, it can be used as the base for a yummy (garlicky) soup.

LIGHT AND EASY GREEK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place red potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and chill in freezer until cold, about 30 minutes.
• Slice potatoes and place into a large salad bowl; toss potatoes with green onion. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, rosemary, and red pepper in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss. Serve immediately or chill until serving time.

GREEK-INSPIRED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add potatoes. Boil until fork-tender and mashably soft, about 12 minutes. Drain and immediately place potatoes in a bowl of cold water to prevent further cooking.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, feta cheese, onion, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl and mix evenly. Fold in drained potatoes.
• Let sit for 1 hour in a refrigerator before serving.

CREAMY GREEK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water over high heat. Add the potatoes. Bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water; set aside to cool.
• While the potatoes are cooking, chop the other veggies and make the sauce.
• To make the sauce, add all sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside. If you're not making the salad right away, refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
• Assemble the salad. Once the potatoes are cool enough to chop, cut into 3/4-inch chunks and add to a large salad bowl. Add the onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. Add the sauce and toss gently until all of the veggies are coated. Sprinkle feta on top, if using. Serve.
• May be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. After it sits for a bit, the salad may get a little watery at the bottom thanks to the cucumbers, but just give it a stir and you're good to go.

GREEK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut potatoes across width into 1/8-inch slices. Place in a large bowl and wash in cold, running water until water runs clear.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, bring back to a boil, and cook until slices are barely soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add warm potato slices and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill. Potato salad may be kept in a sealed container in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

GREEK POTATO SALAD: PATATOSALATA

Steps:

• In a medium salad bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, scallions, olives, dill, and oregano.
• In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Pour over the salad and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PATATOSALATA (GREEK POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the onion into thin slices, then cut the slices in half.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into large bite-sized chunks of equal size. Rinse well.
• Add the potatoes to a pot of cold water, enough to cover them by 1 1/2 inches. Bring the water to a boil and boil the potatoes over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes.
• Test the potatoes for doneness after 10 minutes. They should pierce easily with a fork when they're ready. If they're not quite there yet, keep checking in 1-minute increments.
• Remove the potatoes from the heat as soon as they're done and drain them. Overcooking will turn them to mush when you prepare the salad.
• Place the potatoes in a serving bowl or dish. Add the onions and toss together.
• Combine the olive oil, lemon juice , garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl using a whisk.
• Add the dressing to the potato and onion mixture just before you're ready to serve and combine well. Sprinkle with the parsley.

GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut any large potatoes in half to speed up the cooking.
• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, completely cover with water and add salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until a knife can pierce the center of the largest potato easily and the potato falls from the knife when lifted, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile prepare the dressing: In a small bowl whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice with a pinch of salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk again.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander, rinse them briefly and leave just until cool enough to handle.
• Peel them if you like, and cut them into 1 inch cubes.
• Put them in a large bowl and add the onions, 3 tablespoons dressing and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
• With a rubber spatula, fold together gently but thoroughly.
• Let potatoes cool to room temperature.
• Dice the tomatoes to add them to the salad, or cut them in thick wedges to use as garnish.
• Whisk the remaining dressing, pour it over the potatoes and fold it together.
• Add the parsley, capers, half the olives and the diced tomatoes to the potatoes and fold together lightly.
• Taste, adjust seasoning, and add more lemon juice and olive oil if needed.
• Garnish with the remaining olives and with the tomatoes, if you've cut them in wedges.
• Serve at room temperature.