Description
Patates Salatası, or Turkish Potato Salad, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. This delightful salad features tender boiled potatoes, fresh herbs like parsley and mint, and a zesty dressing made with lemon juice and olive oil. Perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or as part of a mezze spread, this potato salad is easy to prepare and keeps well in the fridge, making it an excellent choice for meal prep. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying taste, Patates Salatası will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg potatoes (boiled, peeled, and diced)
- 1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
- Fresh parsley (1 cup packed)
- Fresh mint (1/4 cup packed)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sumac
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12 to 15 minutes until tender but firm.
- Drain and let cool slightly before dicing into bite-sized cubes.
- Combine the diced potatoes with sliced red onion, green onions, parsley, and mint in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sumac.
- Drizzle the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg