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Turkish Potato Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Turkish Potato Salad Recipe is a flavorful and refreshing dish perfect for any gathering. Tender potatoes are mixed with a tangy dressing, fresh vegetables, and savory feta cheese for a delightful side dish.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds of potatoes (Yukon Gold or red-skinned)
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of sumac
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup of diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup of diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup of pitted and chopped black olives
  • 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Wash and boil the potatoes until fork-tender. Let them cool, peel, and cut into cubes.
  2. Make Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Mix potatoes with parsley, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
  4. Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding other ingredients like bell peppers, mint, or capers.
  • For a creamier texture, mix in some Greek yogurt or mayonnaise with the dressing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg