POTATO SALAD WITH OLIVE, TOMATOES AND CAPERS

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From the "Islands of the Caribbean" issue of Bon Appetit, and really nice change from the traditional potato salad.

Provided by kitina

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 lbs medium red potatoes, scrubbed
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (12 ounce) cucumbers, peeled,halved lengthwise,seeded and cubed
4 large plum tomatoes, quartered
1 red onion, very thinly sliced
24 black oil-cured olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons drained capers
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl.
  • Add oil; toss to coat.
  • Add cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, basil and capers.
  • Whisk vinegar and oregano in a bowl, mix into salad, season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with eggs and serve.

Rana Wakas
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Fredp Pauls
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This potato salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mgrx sailesh
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I love this potato salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks.


Umoren Joy
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This potato salad is a nice change from the traditional mayonnaise-based salads. It's light and refreshing, and the capers and olives add a nice salty flavor.


Ab D
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I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Zhila Showup
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This potato salad is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the night before a party so the flavors have time to meld.


Nhlanhla Mnisi
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I made this potato salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Robz Monsel
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This is the best potato salad I've ever had! It's perfect for picnics and barbecues.


musisi henry
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I'm not a huge fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Mdmasbahruddin Shahinmojumder
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This potato salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Nilam Khan
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I've made this potato salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The capers and olives add a nice salty flavor and the tomatoes add a pop of freshness.


Samy Blaq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I also like to add some chopped celery and hard-boiled eggs to my potato salad.


onyekachi nwanekezie
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I love this potato salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks.


waleed adel
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This potato salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of salty capers, tangy tomatoes, and briny olives is a perfect complement to the creamy potatoes.