Mediterranean Diet Classic Potato Salad

Elevate your summer gatherings with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Potato Salad—a fresh, vibrant twist on a timeless favorite. Made with tender new potatoes, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad brings the Mediterranean’s bold, sun-soaked flavors to your table. Tossed with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, and finished with a fragrant mix of fresh parsley and dill, this dish is light, wholesome, and packed with nutrients. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect side for picnics, potlucks, or healthy weeknight meals. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and add a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a stunning presentation! Keywords: Mediterranean potato salad, healthy side dish, no-mayo potato salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds small new potatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Once cooled, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

While the potatoes are boiling, thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber into small pieces.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced onion, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, and Kalamata olives.

Step 4

Chop the parsley and dill finely, then add to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the cooled potato pieces to the large mixing bowl with the vegetables and herbs.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the potato salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Chill the potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve cold or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1318.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1296.3

Total Fat 74.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2793.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.5g
Protein 18.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 296.9mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 3888.6mg	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: 49.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 44.7%