Easy Greek Potato Salad (Patatosalata)

Looking for a tasty and flavorful side dish or a light meal? This Greek potato salad (Patatosalata) is the answer! This classic Mediterranean dish is perfect for any occasion and pairs perfectly with roast chicken, roast lamb or other Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Read on to learn about the best potatoes for Greek potato salad and how to make this easy and flavorful dish to perfection!

What is Greek Potato Salad (Patatosalata)?

Greek potato salad (Patatosalata) is a classic rustic dish. It is a simple and delicious combination of potato, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, red onion, garlic, dill and feta cheese.

All ingredients are mixed together and served cold or at room temperature to blend the flavors!

This is a great side dish to serve with grilled meats or fish or as part of a summer meal. Enjoy Greek potato salad as an easy and tasty way to enjoy the best flavors of Greece!

• Easy to make: This is a simple dish that is ready in about half an hour
• Scale as much as you need: Make as much salad as you need for larger occasions

Basic Ingredients for Greek Potato Salad

• Potatoes: You will need about 750g of baby potatoes for this recipe to serve up to six people.
• Salad ingredients: This potato salad recipe uses feta cheese, red onion, capers, and lemon juice, along with fresh dill and parsley.

Basic preparation steps for Greek potato salad

There are only two basic steps to creating this potato salad recipe:

1. Cook the potatoes
2. Create the salad

Cook the potatoes

Put the potatoes in a pan of cold water with a lot of salt and let them boil. Cook for 20 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool.

Create Greek Potato Salad

Take a large bowl and whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Add half the potatoes to the bowl and then crumble them into the feta.

Clean and chop the onion and then add to the potatoes.

Add the drained capers, chopped herbs and plenty of black pepper.

Fold the ingredients together and season with salt and pepper as needed. Let set for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend before serving.

What are the best potatoes for Greek potato salad?

For the best flavor and texture, the ideal potatoes to use in Greek potato salad are waxy varieties such as red potatoes or new potatoes.

These types of potatoes are lower in starch and will hold their shape better when boiled, resulting in a tasty and robust salad. Yukon Gold or russet potatoes can also be used, but they may break more quickly.

What could you use in Greek potato salad instead of feta?

If you’re looking for a substitute for feta cheese in Greek potato salad, try replacing it with crumbled goat cheese or a vegan cheese. Both of these options will give the dish a spicy flavor and creamy texture similar to that of feta.

Consider adding capers or Kalamata olives to add extra Mediterranean flavor and saltiness.

What can you add if you don’t like capers?

If you don’t like capers, you can still achieve a similar flavor in a Greek potato salad with other Mediterranean ingredients. Try adding roasted red peppers or chopped artichoke hearts to give the dish extra texture and flavor.

Or, go for something more traditional and opt for chopped green olives or sun-dried tomatoes to give your Greek potato salad an extra punch. Finally, if you want to add some sweetness, consider some diced shallots.

Variations

Greek potato salad can easily be adapted to suit different tastes. For a more hearty version of the dish, use plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise and add diced cucumbers or tomatoes for a refreshing twist.

Add chili flakes or replace the feta with crumbled goat cheese for a spicier version.

Replace red onion with olives and dill with oregano to give it a Mediterranean flavor.

Serving suggestions

Greek potato salad is a versatile side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken or fish, roast lamb, or other Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

It can also be served as a light lunch or dinner on its own, topped with chopped fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme or parsley.

Try adding some Kalamon olives, feta cheese and country bread for an easy and tasty meal!

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