Mediterranean Red Potato Salad Recipes

RED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, eggs, pickle, celery, green onions, and hot sauce. Season with dill, garlic powder, onion salt, salt, and pepper. Pour over the potatoes, and gently toss to coat. Chill at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 10-15 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Drain; rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, olives, tomatoes, parsley, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. , Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, red onion and cheese.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, salad dressing, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve with pita bread wedges if desired.

FOREVERMAMA'S MEDITERRANEAN RED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and boil the unpeeled potatoes until just tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and cool them completely. Cut into 1/2 inch dice. Place in a large serving bowl and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the mustards and olive oil. Add the red wine vinegar, minced red onion, diced bell peppers, chopped parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix to blend.
• Pour the mustard mixture over the sliced potatoes and toss to coat. Serve or keep covered in the refrigerator. Return to room temperature before serving.
• TIP: It is best to not let the potatoes cool completely before adding remaining ingredients. Add ingredients to the potato salad while potatoes are still slightly hot/warm to help flavors penetrate more deeply.

HERBED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the potato salad: Place the potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large pot and cover by 2 inches with cold water. Season the water liberally with salt. Bring the potatoes to a simmer over medium heat and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander. Transfer to a sheet tray or cutting board. Gently press each potato and garlic clove to smash them and set them aside in a bowl, covering the bowl with aluminum foil to keep the potatoes warm.
• For the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt and a generous grinding of pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to emulsify the vinaigrette.
• Add the warm potatoes to the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add the parsley, dill and tarragon to the potatoes. Toss to coat, seasoning with additional lemon juice and salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the Fresno chile and chives. Serve at room temperature or keep covered in the refrigerator overnight, tossing again before serving.

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill or oven to 450 degrees. Roast peppers on grill or over gas flame until charred on all sides. Place in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle. Remove skin by rubbing with a paper towel. Remove seeds and stem, cut pepper into 1/4-inch-thick strips, and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill potatoes until browned on both sides and tender, or roast on a baking tray in oven until nicely browned, about 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.
• Make the dressing: Finely chop anchovy fillets, and place in a medium bowl. Add vinegar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Combine potatoes, roasted red peppers, capers, olives, parsley, and dressing in a bowl, and toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper and red pepper flakes until blended. Spoon over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, add sweet red pepper, onion, olives and bacon to potatoes. Sprinkle with feta and basil.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool slightly. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes; place in large bowl.
• Meanwhile, line microwavable plate with microwavable paper towel. Place bacon on paper towel; top with another microwavable paper towel. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Crumble bacon.
• Stir bacon, tomatoes, onion and olives into warm cubed potatoes. In small bowl, mix dressing and vinegar; pour over potato mixture, stirring gently to coat vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm or cool.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and cook for 5-10 mins until soft. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 min. Add the tomatoes and peppers, season well and simmer gently for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain well, mix with the sauce and serve warm, sprinkled with olives and basil.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, tomatoes, onions, basil and celery.In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Add dressing to potatoes and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SMASHED PICKLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the red onion and pickle brine.
• On your cutting board, whack the pickles with a meat mallet or the back of a wooden spoon, then rip into 1/2-inch pieces. (If using spears, simply rip them into 1/2-inch pieces.)
• Add the smashed pickles to the bowl, along with the celery, sour cream, dill and mayonnaise. Stir vigorously until creamy and combined. This salad is best eaten right away. (It can be refrigerated up to one day, but the dressing will start to get watery.)