Description
Mediterranean sunshine dances through this Italian potato salad, blending zesty herbs, tangy olives, and creamy potatoes into a delightful symphony of flavors. Cool, refreshing, and perfect for summer gatherings, you’ll savor each bite of this classic Italian side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (red and yellow, halved)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Dressing and Extras:
- 1/2 cup black olives (pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, then gently add baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes in a colander and allow them to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer cooled potatoes to a spacious mixing bowl and introduce chopped cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, halved black olives, and roughly torn fresh basil leaves.
- Create a zesty dressing by vigorously whisking extra virgin olive oil, robust red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the potato and vegetable mixture, carefully folding and turning to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Garnish the salad with finely chopped fresh parsley and delicate shavings of authentic Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- For optimal flavor, let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow ingredients to meld together before presenting to guests.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and ability to hold their shape during boiling.
- For a lighter version, substitute olive oil with Greek yogurt or a light vinaigrette to reduce calories.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and intensify the taste profile.
- For a gluten-free and vegan option, skip the Parmesan cheese or replace it with nutritional yeast for a similar umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg