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Greek Potato Salad

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  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
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Olives, feta, tomatoes and a garlicy, lemon-Dijon dressing turn potato salad into a great Greek salad.
Created Aug 2, 2012
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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.
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    2
    In large glass or plastic bowl, beat all Lemon Dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended; set aside.
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    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.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    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.
  • Tip 2
    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 Information

390 Calories, 24g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 37g Total Carbs, 6g Sugars

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.
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