Best 11 Zesty Mediterranean Potato Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired potato salad that will add a pop of color and zest to your next gathering or meal? With its tantalizing blend of herbs, citrus, and tangy dressing, this zesty Mediterranean potato salad is sure to be a culinary delight. This delightful salad combines Mediterranean flavors with the classic flavors of a potato salad. The base of the salad is made with tender potatoes, which are tossed in a zesty dressing made with lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs. To give the salad an extra kick, roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes are added, adding a smoky and tangy flavor. The salad is then topped with crumbled feta cheese, providing a salty and creamy touch.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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A new, zippy version of the old favorite, this refreshing potato salad is sure to please! Horseradish gives it a delightfully different flavor. Try it for your next family gathering or picnic. -Aney Chatterton, Soda Springs, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red potatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into cubes., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, parsley, pepper and remaining salt. Stir in the potatoes, eggs, bacon and onions. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD



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I love this Mediterranean potato salad recipe that incorporates vegetables I plant in my summer garden. The dressing is light and fresh-perfect for a picnic or barbecue. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Greek olives, pitted and chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper and red pepper flakes until blended. Spoon over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, add sweet red pepper, onion, olives and bacon to potatoes. Sprinkle with feta and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SUPER-ZESTY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups neutral-flavored oil (such as vegetable, canola or peanut)
2 1/2 pounds small red bliss potatoes, quartered
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Make the mayonnaise: Put the egg yolks in a food processor and add the vinegar, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Turn on the machine and very slowly start to drizzle in the oil (drip until the mixture starts to look like mayonnaise, then you can start adding it in a slow, steady stream). If the mayonnaise is too thick, add a few drops of water; if it is not thick enough, add a little more oil with the motor running.
  • Make the salad: Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the onion, celery and vinegar. Season with salt.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl (discard the garlic). Add the bacon-onion mixture to the hot potatoes and stir to incorporate. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise and the mustard and season with salt. Refrigerate until cold.

ZESTY DIJON POTATO SALAD



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This is my kind of potato salad. It looks appetizing and gives your taste buds something to work on. I prefer this to the usual baked potato.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium unpeeled red potatoes
1 bunch green onions with tops, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons bottled ranch dressing
1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
Hot paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 20-25 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into cubes and place in a salad bowl. Add green onions, salt and pepper. For dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing, mustard and vinegar; pour over potato mixture and toss well. Chill 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD



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Swap a mayonnaise base for cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers and fresh Italian herbs in this low-fat salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Side dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tsp oregano , fresh or dried
½ x 400g can cherry tomatoes
100g roasted red pepper , from a jar, sliced
300g new potato , halved if large
25g black olive , sliced
handful basil leaves , torn

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and cook for 5-10 mins until soft. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 min. Add the tomatoes and peppers, season well and simmer gently for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain well, mix with the sauce and serve warm, sprinkled with olives and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD



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Jenny Haen of Red Wing, Minnesota uses red onions, Greek olives and feta cheese to bring Mediterranean flavors to an all-American classic. With a few minutes of prep and time to chill, it makes an ideal side dish on busy summer days.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 cups water
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato salad dressing
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 10-15 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Drain; rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, olives, tomatoes, parsley, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. , Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ZESTY SALAD



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A refreshing, zesty salad for lunch or picnics. Great with anything or just on its own.

Provided by farah

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small potato, cut into cubes
½ cup finely chopped cabbage
¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds
½ carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place potato cubes into a small pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine cooled potato, cabbage, pomegranate seeds, and carrot in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well-mixed. Poured over potato mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 604.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

TANGY, ZESTY OIL AND VINEGAR POTATO SALAD



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The best potato salad you've never had. For when your craving that certain ZING from vinegar...I don't like regular potato salad. I don't like sweet relish, eggs, or miracle whip in my potato salad. The sharp onion with the vinegar balances the soft potato texture. Inexpensive and college budget approved. For more of a bite, add two to three teaspoons of whole grain mustard along with the olive oil. Try this!! Yumm....From Bon Appetit, 2009. **Note: To use smaller potatoes, cook time is about 5 minutes less.

Provided by College Girl

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 5 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, Yukon Gold about 5 medium unpeeled
1/4 cup vinegar, red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 onions or 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool to just warm, 10 to 15 minutes; peel potatoes. Cut each potato in half, then cut into 1/3-inch slices.
  • Place warm potatoes in large bowl. Stir red wine vinegar and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves, then drizzle over potatoes. Toss to coat. Mix in onion slices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
  • Add olive oil and parsley to potatoes. Toss well and let marinate at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD



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Looking for a meatless side dish? Then check out this potato salad recipe that is ready in 25 minutes- perfect for Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb medium red potatoes, cut in half
3 slices bacon
3/4 cup red or yellow grape tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool slightly. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes; place in large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, line microwavable plate with microwavable paper towel. Place bacon on paper towel; top with another microwavable paper towel. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Crumble bacon.
  • Stir bacon, tomatoes, onion and olives into warm cubed potatoes. In small bowl, mix dressing and vinegar; pour over potato mixture, stirring gently to coat vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

ZESTY RED POTATO SALAD



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My husband's family has a lot of cookouts, and this recipe is a hit each time I bring it. It's easy to prepare and looks as good as it tastes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 medium red potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 medium yellow pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Salt to taste
1 envelope zesty Italian salad dressing mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes until tender but firm. Drain and cube; place in a large bowl. Add the artichokes, chilies, pimientos, peppers, onion, basil and salt. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss well. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • The potatoes should be boiled until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you boil them for too long, they will become mushy.
  • You can use a variety of vegetables in this salad, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and artichokes. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried herbs are more concentrated.
  • This salad is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. Make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

This Mediterranean potato salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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