Eastern Mediterranean Potato Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Eastern Mediterranean Potato Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic side dish. Tender yellow potatoes are the base, infused with a tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar, elevated by the bold, earthy undertones of ground sumac and cumin. Fresh parsley, mint, and green onions bring a fragrant, herbaceous burst, while briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta (optional) add a delightful Mediterranean flair. This easy-to-make potato salad, perfect for serving at room temperature or slightly chilled, shines as a versatile accompaniment to grilled meats, fresh seafood, or a mezze spread. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a healthy, flavor-packed side dish you’ll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs small yellow potatoes
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground sumac
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized chunks, leaving the skin on for added texture and nutrients.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Be careful not to overcook them to avoid mushiness.

Step 3

Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, ground sumac, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes and toss gently to coat. Let the potatoes absorb the flavors for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chopped parsley, mint, green onions, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese (if using) to the bowl. Toss everything together until evenly mixed.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.

Step 8

Serve the potato salad at room temperature or slightly chilled. This dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fish, or as part of a mezze spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1099.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1351.8

Total Fat 81.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 5046.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 8.5g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 803.7mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 4235.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 40.3%