Greek Potato Salad Lemon Oregano (Printable Version)
Tender potatoes tossed with crisp vegetables, olives, and feta in a zesty lemon-oregano dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 2 lbs waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes), peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
07 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - ½ tsp sea salt
14 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are just fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parsley.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly again. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dressing alone will make you want to put lemon oregano on everything else you cook
- It actually tastes better after the flavors have had time to become friends in the fridge
02 -
- Do not overcook the potatoes or they will turn into mashed potato salad instead of potato salad
- Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes before serving so the flavors can get properly acquainted
03 -
- Cut your vegetables roughly the same size as the potatoes for perfect forkfuls every time
- Taste a potato after draining and while still warm to adjust seasoning before adding the dressing