Mediterranean Potato Salad Recipe
This is another great alternative to mayo-based potato salad. This potato salad is a combination of a lot of nutritious vegetables namely, potatoes, tomatoes, celery and basil. Garlic, as one of its spices, is proven to regulate blood pressure and control our blood cholesterol levels. Plenty of garlic is used in this recipe, and that’s another reason why this salad is nutritionally good. Further, white vinegar and olive oil is used to dress the salad, added with a little mustard to enhance its flavor. White vinegar is also known to have health benefits, suggested to prevent sudden increase in blood sugar levels. Truly, this potato salad is loaded with nutritional goodness from its ingredients that are mostly Mediterranean. Not only that, it’s also filled with good flavors! Here’s what you need and how to make it.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs small red potatoes (910 g)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (475 ml)
- 1 cup sliced celery (100 g)
- 1 cup sliced green onions (100 g)
- ½ cup basil leaves shredded (20 g)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, or other white vinegar (30 ml)
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (90 ml)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (10 ml)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a pot with enough amounts of water. Cover and bring potatoes to a boil until tender, for about 20 minutes. Drain well and set aside to cool.
- When cool enough to handle, slice potatoes into bite sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, tomatoes, onions, basil, and celery.
- In a small bowl, mix vinegar with garlic, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk well.
- Pour the dressing into potatoes and toss. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
