Greek Olive Potato Salad (Printable)
Mediterranean potato salad with Kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, and lemon-oregano dressing—bright and picnic-ready.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 pounds baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
→ Olives & Cheese
05 - 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Herbs
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
09 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the halved baby potatoes and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and allow them to cool slightly.
02 - Place the cooked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and dill in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients and gently toss until vegetables are well coated.
05 - Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It's the sort of dish you can make ahead and let the flavors mingle, making your life way easier for picnics or gatherings.
- The fresh herbs and tangy dressing make even a simple lunch feel special and vibrant.
02 -
- Adding the dressing to warm potatoes is a game changer—the flavors soak in so much better.
- I once over-mixed and ended up with a creamy mess; now I always toss gently to keep texture.
03 -
- Letting the potatoes cool just a bit before tossing keeps them from falling apart but still soaks up the dressing.
- Use the best feta and olives you can find—a smidge of splurge goes a long way here.