Potato Salad With Feta Cheese And Olives Recipes

GRILLED FINGERLING POTATO SALAD WITH FETA, GREEN BEANS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the haricot vert until al dente, about 90 seconds. Shock in ice water, drain well, chop in halves or thirds and reserve.
• Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with 2 inches cold water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until a small knife inserted into the center of the potato meets with some resistance, about 5 minutes. Drain well, place on a baking sheet and let cool slightly. Halve lengthwise.
• Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
• Heat the grill to medium heat. Toss the potatoes with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown in spots, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove and toss with some of the vinaigrette.
• Combine the potatoes, green beans, feta cheese, olives and oregano in a bowl. Toss with more of the vinaigrette, taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Scatter the parsley leaves over the top and drizzle with a bit more olive oil.

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.

POTATO SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Wash, peel and cook the potatoes (about 30 minutes). Chop the dill.
• In a small bowl mix lemon juice, yogurt, a pinch of salt, olive oil and vinegar. Add chopped dill and the capers. Season with pepper to taste.
• When the potatoes are done, drain them and cut them into thin slices. Put into a salad dish. Pour the dressing on top and mix to coat all the potatoes with it. Using your fingers crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
• Cut the green onions/scallions into thin slices, chop the olives and add as well.
• Serve with bread or meat.

FETA OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the feta in a large shallow bowl, add the onion, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, cherry tomatoes, if using, green olives, and black olives. Toss lightly but thoroughly. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss again. Add the fresh herbs, toss, and add several turns of black pepper. Arrange the lettuce leaves on 1 large or several individual plates and spoon the feta salad on top. Serve immediately.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes 1/4 inch thick and place in a large saucepan. Add salted water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; do not overcook. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Add red onion, and Kalamata olives to the warm potatoes; toss gently.
• Whisk vinegar, parsley, olive oil, thyme, salt, pepper, and sugar together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over potato mixture, tossing gently. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COLD POTATO SALAD WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Wash and scrub the potatoes (leave unpeeled) then cook in boiling salted water for about 25-30 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain, and cut in half, or quarters if they are large.
• Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
• Toss lightly with white wine vinegar, cover place in the refrigerator until cold.
• Remove from the fridge and toss with olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper (you can add in more white wine vinegar at this point if desired).
• Add in cucumber, chopped tomatoes, olives and onions; toss to combine.
• Add in crumbled feta cheese; mix to combine.
• Place in a large glass bowl and place the sliced eggs around the edge of bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours before serving.

RED POTATOES WITH OLIVES, FETA AND MINT

Steps:

• Place potatoes and 3 tablespoons mint in large pot of salted water. Bring water to boil, reduce heat and simmer potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes; transfer to large bowl.
• Set aside 2 tablespoons each of mint, cheese and olives; add remainder to warm potatoes. Mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish potatoes with reserved mint, cheese and olives. Serve warm.