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Olive Greek Potato Salad

Olive Greek Potato Salad

Olive Greek Potato Salad is a fresh and tangy salad made with tender potatoes, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, red onion, and fresh dill, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, then topped with crumbled feta for a bright Mediterranean flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the potatoes:
  • 2 lb petite white or red potatoes
  • 1 –2 tsp kosher salt for boiling
For the vinaigrette:
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • 2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • For the salad:
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 7 oz oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 4 oz capers brine reserved
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup rough chopped fresh dill
For serving:
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes
  1. Wash the potatoes well and cut any larger ones in half so they cook evenly. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and add kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
Step 2: Make the Greek Dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dry mustard, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 3: Prepare the Salad Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the kalamata olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, capers with a splash of their brine, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh dill. Give it a light mix.
Step 4: Combine Everything
  1. Add the warm potatoes into the bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together so the potatoes stay intact and soak up the flavor.
Step 5: Finish and Rest
  1. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving so the flavors come together nicely.

Notes

1. Cut potatoes evenly for even cooking
2. Always taste the dressing before mixing
3. Don’t skip resting time after mixing
4. Use fresh herbs for best flavor