Olive Greek Potato Salad (Printable)
Mediterranean-style potato salad with Kalamata olives, feta, cucumbers, and a lemon-oregano dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 pounds baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
→ Olives & Cheese
05 - 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Herbs
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
09 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook until fork-tender, approximately 15 to 18 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and fresh dill.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve at room temperature or chilled as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Even on busy days, this dish comes together with an unfussy zest that makes weeknight dinners feel like a treat.
- It’s the salad that keeps everyone lingering at the picnic table for just one more scoop.
02 -
- If you skip letting the potatoes cool at least briefly, the feta melts and turns the salad mushy.
- Whisking the dressing thoroughly before tossing stopped any oily pools and meant every forkful tasted bright and balanced.
03 -
- Don’t skimp on the olive oil—the dressing is the soul of the salad and deserves quality.
- Rub herbs gently between your fingers just before adding; the scent tells you they’re ready.