Greek Potato Salad
Greek potato salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. With creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, this colorful salad is perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or a delightful weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10-15 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- While cooling, chop the cucumbers and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider tossing in olives or fresh herbs. This salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced taste.