Description
Patates Salatası, or Turkish Potato Salad, is a refreshing and vibrant side dish featuring tender boiled potatoes combined with fresh herbs and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. This salad is perfect for summertime meals or as a light accompaniment to grilled dishes, bringing a burst of Mediterranean flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes (boiled, peeled, and diced)
- 1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
- 4 green onions (sliced)
Dressing Ingredients
- 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 Potatoes. Place the potatoes in salted water and boil for 12 to 15 minutes until they are tender but still firm to the touch to avoid them falling apart.
- Drain and Cool. Drain the cooked potatoes and allow them to cool slightly before peeling and dicing them into bite-sized cubes for easy mixing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes with thinly sliced red onion, sliced green onions, fresh parsley, and fresh mint to build the fresh herbaceous flavor base.
- Prepare Dressing. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fine salt, freshly ground black pepper, and sumac until well emulsified.
- Toss Salad. Drizzle the dressing over the potato and herb mixture, then gently toss everything together to evenly coat the ingredients without breaking the potatoes.
- Rest and Serve. Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes to maintain firm texture after boiling.
- Sumac adds a subtle tangy flavor; if unavailable, a pinch of lemon zest can be used as a substitute.
- This salad is best served at room temperature, but can also be chilled for up to 4 hours before serving.
- To keep the herbs fresh and vibrant, chop them just before assembling the salad.
- Adding a pinch of crunchy toasted pine nuts or walnuts can provide an extra textural contrast if desired.
