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Turkish Potato Salad

Savory Turkish Potato Salad with Zesty Sumac and Feta

This Turkish Potato Salad is a vibrant mix of flavors and textures, featuring zesty sumac and creamy feta, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Red-Skinned Potatoes Cleaned and chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 cup Diced Red Onion
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Black Olives Sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil High quality recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Sumac
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes under cold water. Peel if desired and cut into uniform chunks.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, add potato chunks, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  4. Drain cooked potatoes, let them cool for about 5 minutes, and then cube them.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cubed potatoes, parsley, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. Mix gently.
  6. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat without mashing potatoes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or pepper as desired.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for an hour to let flavors meld. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This salad can be customized with different proteins or herbs.

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