Syrian Potato Salad Patata Salata Recipes

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.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 mins until just cooked, drain, then cool.
• Cut the potatoes into chunks, then throw into a bowl with the shallots, capers and cornichons, if using. Add enough mayonnaise to bind, then mix together the olive oil and vinegar and add just enough to give a little sharpness to the salad. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and serve.

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.

SERBIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large bowl.
• In a screw-top jar, add remainder of ingredients, cover with the lid and shake vigorously.
• Toss potatoes with dressing.
• Refrigerate overnight or at least a few hours.
• Adjust seasonings if necessary and serve at room temperature.

SYRIAN POTATO SALAD (PATATA SALATA)

Steps:

• Boil whole potatoes until tender. Drain and allow to cool.
• When potatoes are just cool enough to handle, but still warm, peel and cut into large dice.
• Chop the parsley, mint, and scallions. (A food processor works great here!).
• Finely mince, or crush to a paste, the cloves of garlic.
• Slowly whisk the olive oil into the lemon juice. Add the garlic, parsley, mint and scallions.
• Pour the dressing over the potatoes and add salt and pepper to taste. (Combining them while the potatoes are still warm will make the tastiest salad.).
• Chill or serve at room temperature.