Olive Greek Potato Salad (Printable)

Creamy baby potatoes tossed with Kalamata olives, feta, cherry tomatoes and lemon-herb vinaigrette for a bright side.

# 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

# How-to Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add baby potatoes and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently mix cooked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and dill.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Serve at room temperature or chilled as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nobody will guess how easy it is to make—it tastes and looks like a chef's secret weapon.
  • The tangy dressing clings to creamy potatoes in a way that turns one bite into three before you even notice.
02 -
  • Once, I rushed and dressed the salad while the potatoes were still hot, and the feta melted into a gooey mess—let them cool first.
  • Discovering toasting the dried oregano in your palms before adding wakes up its flavor in bold ways.
03 -
  • A gentle toss protects delicate veggies and keeps the salad looking stunning.
  • Letting the salad sit for 15 minutes before serving helps flavors mingle beautifully.

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