Want to make authentic Greek potato salad at home? This step-by-step guide walks you through every stage, from ingredients to serving, so you get perfect results every time.
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Step by Step Recipe Guide for Greek Potato Salad
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
An authentic Greek potato salad with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and extra virgin olive oil — simple, vibrant, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- Waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or Red Bliss)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Red onion or scallions
- Fresh herbs (oregano, dill, parsley)
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: Kalamata olives, capers, vegan feta or regular feta
Instructions
- Wash and cut potatoes into even-sized chunks.
- Place in a pot with cold, salted water. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer until just fork-tender (about 12–15 minutes). Drain well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
- For a creamy option, add a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt.
- Toss warm potatoes with dressing to help flavors absorb.
- Gently fold in onions and any add-ins (olives, capers, feta).
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Let salad come to room temperature, or chill lightly before serving.
Notes
Tip: Always mix the dressing with warm potatoes for maximum flavor absorption. Avoid overcooking to keep the texture perfect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Table of Contents
Ingredients Checklist
Before you start, gather your classic Greek potato salad ingredients:
- Waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or Red Bliss)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Red onion or scallions
- Fresh herbs (oregano, dill, parsley)
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: Kalamata olives, capers, vegan feta or regular feta
For detailed tips on ingredients, visit The Ultimate Guide to Potato Salad Ingredients.
Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions
Cooking the Potatoes
- Wash and cut potatoes into even-sized chunks.
- Place in a pot with cold, salted water. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer until just fork-tender (about 12–15 minutes). Drain well.
Get more boiling secrets in Secrets to Cooking Potatoes Perfectly for Salad.
Preparing the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
- For a creamy option, add a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt.
Explore more dressing options in Greek Potato Salad Dressing: Olive Oil vs. Yogurt-based.
Combining & Serving
- Toss warm potatoes with dressing to help flavors absorb.
- Gently fold in onions and any add-ins (olives, capers, feta).
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Let salad come to room temperature, or chill lightly before serving.
Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
- Overcooking potatoes (results in mushiness)
- Under-seasoning dressing (taste and adjust!)
- Not mixing while potatoes are warm (reduces flavor absorption)
Visual Guide (Photos & Videos)
Step-by-step photos or a short video will help make this recipe even more approachable. For best results, snap photos of each stage: cooked potatoes, whisked dressing, tossing the salad, and the final plated dish.
Variations & Customization Tips
- Vegan: Skip feta, use plant-based yogurt for dressing.
- Keto: Substitute potatoes with steamed cauliflower.
- Extra tang: Add a splash of red wine vinegar or Dijon mustard.
