Description
This Patates Salatası, a Turkish Potato Salad, is a refreshing and light dish perfect for any meal. With a zesty dressing and fresh herbs, it’s a flavorful side that pairs well with grilled meats or fish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Salad:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Salad: Cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the red onion, green onions, parsley, and dill.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This salad is traditionally served without mayonnaise, making it light and refreshing.
- You can prepare it a few hours in advance to let the flavors meld.
- It pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or as part of a meze spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
