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Greek Potato Salad

Name: Greek Potato Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lb (1 kg) unpeeled new potatoes; 2 medium bell peppers, cut into 1-inch/2.5 cm pieces; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, cut into eighths; 1 medium cucumber, cut into 1-inch/2.5 cm pieces; 1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced (1/2 cup/125 mL); 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole kalamata or ripe olives; 1 package (4 oz/125 g) crumbled feta cheese (1 cup/250 mL); 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive or vegetable oil; 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice; 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano leaves; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard; 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Prep 45 min
Total 45 min
Servings 6

Olives, feta, tomatoes and a garlicy, lemon-Dijon dressing turn potato salad into a great Greek salad.

August 2, 2012

Ingredients

2 lb (1 kg) unpeeled new potatoes
2 medium bell peppers, cut into 1-inch/2.5 cm pieces
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, cut into eighths
1 medium cucumber, cut into 1-inch/2.5 cm pieces
1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced (1/2 cup/125 mL)
1/2 cup (125 mL) whole kalamata or ripe olives
1 package (4 oz/125 g) crumbled feta cheese (1 cup/250 mL)

1/2 cup (125 mL) olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano leaves
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps

1

If potatoes are large, cut in half. In 3-quart saucepan, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place potatoes in steamer basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 18 to 22 minutes or until tender; cool to room temperature.
2

In large glass or plastic bowl, beat all Lemon Dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended; set aside.
3

Add potatoes and remaining salad ingredients except cheese to dressing; toss. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Variation: This dressing also makes a fantastic Greek Green Salad. Just omit the potatoes, and toss the remaining ingredients with 8 cups bite-size pieces romaine.
Serve With: Serve this delicious and pretty salad on a platter lined with lettuce leaves. Accompany it with warmed pita bread and fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 Servings

Calories: 390

Total Fat: 24g

Saturated Fat: 6g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 15mg

Sodium: 590mg

Total Carbs: 37g

Dietary Fiber: 6g

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Greek Potato Salad

Ingredients