Best 9 Potato Salad Tuscan Style Recipes

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When searching for a traditional Tuscan dish, potato salad comes to mind. With a combination of flavors and colors, potato salad Tuscan style is a delicious and nutritious meal. Its ingredients include boiled potatoes, red onions, fresh parsley, celery, and capers. The dressing is made with a blend of olive oil, white wine vinegar, and mustard. This hearty salad can be served warm or cold and is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



Italian Potato Salad image

My Nonnie used to make this potato salad for me whenever I was home for the holidays. It's a great alternative to mayo-based potato salads. Red wine vinegar works well, too.

Provided by Maria

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 13h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, vinegar and parsley. Add potatoes and toss to evenly coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 17 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASY ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



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You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 to 6 medium red potatoes, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 to 4 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup olive oil
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve salad in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POTATO SALAD - TUSCAN STYLE



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Wonderful flavor and color! I prefer this served at room temperature but you can make the salad several hours before and refrigerate it.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs baby red potatoes, quartered
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, divided
1/2 cup sliced roasted red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon grainy dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in salted water until tender, drain.
  • In the meantime, add 1/4 cup olives, vinegar, garlic, mustard, and honey to a blender or food processer and process until combined.
  • Gradually add oil with blender/processer running until combined.
  • Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place potatoes, 1/2 cup olives, pepper strips and onion in a large bowl, add dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.7, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 298.6, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.7

TUSCAN SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces green beans, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 head Romaine lettuce, torn
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/2 red onion, cut into slivers
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce shaved Parmesan (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until beans are slightly tender. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans.
  • In a large bowl, combine the green beans with the lettuce, cannellini beans, olives, and red onion. Toss to combine. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Top with shaved Parmesan and serve.

SICILIAN POTATO SALAD



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Fresh basil is the star of this mayo-free, Italian-inspired take on potato salad. -Sue Falk, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 26 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 small russet potatoes, unpeeled
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Pat dry., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain; immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Peel and cube potatoes; sprinkle with remaining salt and the pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and 3/4 cup basil leaves. Whisk together oil, vinegar and garlic. Drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad was one of my Nonna's (grandmother) most-loved recipes. Our whole family (and it's big!) loves it and we always think of her when we make it. It is simple while still being full of flavour. The salad is best served warm or room temperature. You don't absolutely have to love parsley to like this dish, but it would help a little. :-) Please note: amounts are approximate - my grandmother never wrote anything down, so we go by taste. Feel free to adjust to your own preferences.

Provided by Mel T

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb new potato, skins on (I like the small-ish ones best)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves (if they're really small, use 4)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes, keeping skins on, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, crush garlic into medium-sized serving bowl and add chopped parsley.
  • Add olive oil and mix well.
  • Let mixture sit while potatoes are cooking.
  • When potatoes are done and still HOT (or at least very warm- they absorb the flavour better that way), cut into bite-sized chunks and add to parsley-garlic mixture.
  • (If you prefer to peel your potatoes, feel free).
  • Stir well to coat potatoes.
  • If more oil is needed (sometimes it varies, depending on the potatoes), add enough to get desired amount.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • This is best when it sits for at least an hour at room temperature before serving to let the flavours combine.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD



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This is a nice change from a traditional potato salad. It's very light and goes over great at potlucks!

Provided by hockeymom

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds potatoes
1 green bell pepper, minced
1 cucumber, sliced and quartered
½ cup sliced red onion
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 lemon, juiced
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
salt and pepper to taste
3 pita breads, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, red onion and cheese.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice, salad dressing, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve with pita bread wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 344.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

TUSCAN VEGETABLE POTATO SALAD



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A colorful salad of new potatoes, green beans, carrots and red onion is tossed with Italian reduced fat dressing in this easy microwave recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h10m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb. small new potatoes, quartered (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup water
1/2 lb. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 lb. carrots, diagonally sliced
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
1 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and water in 3-quart microwavable casserole; cover. Microwave on HIGH 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining vegetables. Microwave 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain.
  • Toss vegetables and dressing. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

TUSCAN POTATO SALAD



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With stuffed green olives, lemon zest and fresh basil, our better-for-you potato salad is full of big, bold Tuscan-style flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h

Yield Makes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Cracked Pepper Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 lb. new potatoes, quartered, cooked and cooled
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix mayo, lemon zest, juice and basil in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • When boiling potatoes for this salad, it's crucial to keep them whole and unpeeled. This method, known as "jacket boiling," imparts a rich flavor and texture to the potatoes, making them more enjoyable in the salad.
  • The type of vinegar you use can significantly impact the salad's overall flavor. For a classic, tangy taste, opt for white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar. If you prefer a milder, sweeter flavor, try apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar.
  • Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or parsley, add a vibrant, aromatic touch to the salad. Incorporate them just before serving to maintain their freshness and flavor.
  • For a delicious variation, try grilling or roasting the potatoes instead of boiling them. This method adds a smoky, caramelized flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
  • Experiment with different types of olives and sun-dried tomatoes to find a combination that suits your taste preferences. Kalamata olives and oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are popular choices, but there are many other varieties to explore.

Conclusion:

Tuscan-style potato salad is a delightful dish that blends the flavors of Italy into a hearty and flavorful salad. With its combination of tender potatoes, tangy dressing, and an array of fresh ingredients, this salad is a perfect side dish or a light main course. Whether you follow the traditional recipe or customize it with your favorite ingredients, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to Tuscany with this delectable potato salad!

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