Greek Potato Salad Lemon Oregano (Printable)
Tender potatoes with crisp vegetables, olives, and feta in zesty lemon-oregano dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 2 lbs waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes), peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
07 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - ½ tsp sea salt
14 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are just fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parsley.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly again.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- No heavy mayonnaise means this salad stays fresh for hours at outdoor gatherings without any worry
- The combination of crisp vegetables and creamy feta creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
02 -
- Overcooking the potatoes is the biggest mistake here because they will turn into mashed potato salad when you try to toss everything together
- Adding the dressing while potatoes are still warm helps them absorb flavor but wait until they are just slightly warm not hot or the feta will melt too much
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sized pieces so you get multiple flavors in every single bite
- Save a little parsley to sprinkle on top right before serving for a fresh pop of green color