Description
The Best Ever Healthy Mediterranean Potato Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish bursting with flavor. Creamy baby potatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes are tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. This salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender but firm (10-15 minutes). Drain and cool.
- While potatoes boil, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped dill in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss cooled potatoes with veggies and crumbled feta.
- Pour dressing over the potato mixture and gently stir until well-coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including roasted red peppers or olives. Substitute Greek yogurt for feta to make it creamier or lower in fat. This potato salad can be made ahead of time; it tastes even better after marinating overnight.