Greek Lemon Potato Salad
This Greek Lemon Potato Salad bursts with sunny Mediterranean flavors, and is a healthier alternative to classic potato salad ~ no mayo means it's perfect for outdoor picnics and barbecues, too.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby or new potatoes
- 8 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano, don't use dried ~ substitute fresh dill, rosemary, thyme, or parsley
- salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
dressing
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
- several good grindings of black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in boiling water until they are just tender, and easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Drain and cut into bite sized pieces, in quarters or in half, depending on the size of your potatoes.
- While the potatoes are cooking make the dressing. Put all the ingredients in a small jar or measuring cup and blend with a stick blender until bright yellow and creamy (emulsified.) Be sure to taste it now to see if you need more salt, more lemon, or whatever.
- While the potatoes are hot, dress them in several tablespoons of the dressing, gently tossing to make sure they all get coated. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate until cold.
- When the potatoes are chilled, add the green onions and fresh oregano. Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste. Toss with more dressing and serve.
Notes
This is a simple salad with few ingredients, so make each of them count. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor, and be sure your lemon juice and oregano are fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 172 kcal · Carbohydrates: 21 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Sodium: 63 mg · Potassium: 522 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 162 IU · Vitamin C: 25 mg · Calcium: 26 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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