Cypriot Potato Salad Recipe (Patatosalata Cyprus style)
Enjoy this fresh, easy Cypriot potato salad recipe, Patatosalata, with lemon, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil—Mediterranean perfection!
Ingredients
- 1 kg Baby potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt for cooking the potatoes
- 8 Spring onions using the white and pale green parts, finely sliced
- 10 grams Fresh coriander finely chopped
Dressing
- 50 ml Lemon juice roughly 1 lemon
- 50 ml Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes: Halve the baby potatoes before cooking. If some are larger, feel free to quarter them to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the potatoes: Place the cut potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and add salt. Bring the water to a boil, then let it continuously boil for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork but still firm. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the herbs and onions: Slice the spring onions (using the white and pale green parts) and finely chop the fresh coriander. Set them aside.
- Assemble the salad: Once the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, transfer them to a serving bowl. Scatter the sliced spring onions and chopped coriander over the potatoes.
- Dress and mix: Pour the dressing over the potatoes and herbs, and gently toss the salad, making sure everything is evenly coated without breaking up the potatoes too much.
Notes
- Parsley option: You can add parsley to this salad, either using half and half coriander or swapping the coriander for parsley completely if you prefer.
- Serve fresh: For the best flavour and presentation, add the herbs just before serving to keep them vibrant and fresh.
- Adjust the dressing: Feel free to tweak the lemon juice and olive oil amounts to suit your taste—add more lemon for extra tang or olive oil for a richer salad.
- Enjoy warm or cool: This potato salad can be served slightly warm or at room temperature, depending on your preference.
- Try variations: See the blog post for different variations to try, including options like red onions, capers, or other fresh herbs!
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 789mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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