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Turkish Potato Salad

Turkish Potato Salad: Your New Go-To Summer Side Dish

Enjoy a vibrant Turkish Potato Salad, a refreshing gluten-free side dish featuring tender potatoes, zesty sumac, and crisp vegetables.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Red-skinned Potatoes Creamy texture and hold shape
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Roughly chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced
  • 1 large Cucumber Diced
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Optional, crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large Fresh Lemon Juice Juice of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Sumac Can substitute with lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Small bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and scrub the potatoes under cold water. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. While potatoes cook, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cubed potatoes, parsley, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. Add feta if using and mix gently.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss carefully until everything is coated.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
  8. Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Let the salad sit to enhance flavors. Adjust dressing to taste as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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