This no-frill potato salad with olives is super simple to whip up, vegan, economical and full of flavor. The soft potatoes are tossed with a garlic vinaigrette, parsley, chili flakes and it's packed with plenty of juicy olives.Recipe yields 4 small servings
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, vegan
Keyword: salad with olives
Servings: 4
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Katia
Ingredients
Salad with olives and potatoes
1 lb(450 grams)baby potatoes or small new potatoes, boiled
1 cup (140 grams)pitted olives (Kalamata, green or black)
2-3tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
2 ½ tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1tablespoonvinegar (apple cider or white vinegar)
2small garlic cloves, grated
½teaspoonDijone mustard
½teaspoonfine sea salt, or to taste
¼teaspoonground black pepper, or to taste
¼teaspoonchili flakes or cayenne pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Cut the potatoes into chunks, about 2.5cm / 1" pieces (you can leave the peel on if you wish, especially if you use baby potatoes or Yukon).
Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold, salted water (1 teaspoon salt). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 5 mins or until just cooked. Drain immediately, then transfer to a salad bowl.
Add the olives and the chopped parsley to the bowl.
Make the dressing by shaking all the ingredients in a jar until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad while the potatoes are still hot or very warm, (that's when they absorb all the flavor from the dressing), add the chili flakes and toss gently until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking if needed and serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled. It keeps well for days.
Notes
Storage: this potato salad with olive can be served right away, or refrigerated until ready to serve. It's best served the same day it's made, but leftovers keep well for about 3 to 4 days. It's not freezer-friendly.Nutrition facts: the nutrition values are for one serving (considering 50 grams of bread) and they are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and it should not be considered as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.