Vegan Mediterranean Potato Salad

I’ve always been drawn to the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine and can say it is one of my absolute favorites! Inspired by fresh, briny and flavorful ingredients, I set out to create a bright, light and delicious alternative to your traditional potato salad.

My Vegan Mediterranean Potato Salad features a delicious light and tangy olive oil dressing, Kalamata olives, pickled red onions and various other ingredients inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.

This recipe can be enjoyed warm and cold and pairs beautifully with fresh fish or chicken. I hope you enjoy!

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Vegan Mediterranean Potato Salad

Potato Salad featuring an olive oil dressing and fresh briny flavors

Prep Time1 hour hr

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: gluten free, healthy, mediterranean, side dish, vegan

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 Pounds Potatoes Preferably red or yellow
• ½ Cup Pickled Red Onion, Thinly Sliced Can also use non-pickled red onion
• 1 Bell Pepper Finely Chopped Any Color
• ¼ Cup Halved Kalamata Olives
• 3 Tbsp Fresh Dill Finely Chopped
• ¼ Cup Capers

Olive Oil Dressing

• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• 2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tsp White Distilled Vinegar Can also use Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Minced or Powdered
• 1 Tsp Paprika
• 1 Tsp Parsley
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

• Boil your potatoes in salted water. You can also steam them if you prefer. Drain and let potatoes cool completely.
• Chop your bell pepper into small pieces and slice Kalamata olives in half.
• Wash and finely dice your dill.
• Mix bell pepper, Kalamata olives, capers, red onion and dill in bowl.
• Chop cooled potatoes into quarters. Add potatoes to bowl.
• Whisk dressing ingredients in separate bowl ( olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper).
• Pour dressing into potato bowl and mix thoroughly. Add more olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate overnight for extra flavor or enjoy right away!

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Notes

Your potato salad will develop the most flavor if left covered in the fridge overnight. However, you can still enjoy right away!