Potato Salad Tuscan Style
Elevate your potato salad game with this Tuscan-inspired twist that's both vibrant and satisfying. Featuring tender baby potatoes tossed in a robust vinaigrette of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this recipe is packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. Sun-dried tomatoes, briny capers, and fresh herbs like rosemary and parsley add irresistible bursts of complexity, making every bite a savory delight. Prepared in just 35 minutes, this warm or room-temperature side dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or elegant dinner pairings. Whether you're indulging solo or sharing with a crowd, this Tuscan-style potato salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 800 g Baby potatoes
- 60 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
- 15 ml Red wine vinegar
- 10 g Dijon mustard
- 1 unit Garlic clove (minced)
- 20 g Capers (rinsed and drained)
- 50 g Sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 5 g Fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 10 g Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 5 g Salt
- 3 g Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large pot.
Step 2
Fill the pot with water, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged. Add a pinch of salt and bring the water to a boil.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
Step 4
While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 5
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 6
Add the capers, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped rosemary, and parsley to the bowl with the potatoes.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 9
Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of extra parsley or rosemary, if desired.
Step 10
Serve the potato salad warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (978.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1300.6 |
| Total Fat 63.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3220.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 172.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.7g | |
| Protein 23.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 198.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5037.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories