Description
A vibrant and refreshing Turkish Potato Salad featuring tender potatoes tossed with a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, enriched with sumac, fresh parsley, crisp vegetables, black olives, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect as a side dish for any Mediterranean meal or as a light, flavorful salad on its own.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pitted and chopped black olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes: Thoroughly rinse the potatoes under cold running water to remove dirt.
- Boil the potatoes: Place whole potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender but firm.
- Prepare dressing: While potatoes cook, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cool and peel potatoes: Drain cooked potatoes and let them cool until safe to handle. Peel if desired.
- Cube potatoes: Cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add fresh ingredients: Combine chopped parsley, diced red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, and crumbled feta with the potatoes.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to break the potatoes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Serve at room temperature or chilled, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Choosing Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes is ideal for texture and flavor.
- Sumac adds a tangy, lemony flavor unique to Middle Eastern dishes.
- Peeling potatoes is optional based on preference; skins add texture and nutrients.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead to allow flavors to meld.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
Keywords: Turkish potato salad, Mediterranean salad, sumac salad, potato salad with feta, healthy side dish, vegetarian salad