Description
Bright, herby, and ready fast, this Quick Mediterranean Potato Salad is a fresh no-mayo potato salad made with tender baby potatoes, lemon olive oil dressing, Kalamata olives, red onion, parsley, and dill. It is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner side, healthy snack plate, summer cookout, picnic food, meal prep, and fresh Mediterranean food ideas when you want an easy recipe that tastes light but satisfying.
Ingredients
2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Place the baby potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
3. While the potatoes cook, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Drain the potatoes well and let them cool just until easy to handle. Cut larger pieces into even bite-sized chunks.
5. Add the warm potatoes to a large bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Fold in Kalamata olives, red onion, green onions, parsley, and dill.
7. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, olive oil, salt, or pepper if needed.
8. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Stir before serving.
Notes
Dress the potatoes while they are still warm so they absorb the lemon olive oil dressing better.
Use baby potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, or red potatoes for the best creamy texture and shape.
Add feta, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, or capers if you want extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick Mediterranean potato salad, no mayo potato salad, easy potato salad, healthy side dish, picnic salad, summer side dish, Mediterranean side dish