Description
Patates Salatası, a traditional Turkish potato salad, combines tender boiled potatoes with fresh herbs, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes. This vibrant, vegan-friendly salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it an ideal make-ahead option for picnics or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red, peeled or skin-on)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pul biber)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain the water and allow the potatoes to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the warm potatoes into bite-sized chunks and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Add Dressing: While the potatoes are still warm, drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over them. Gently toss to ensure all potato pieces are coated evenly without breaking them.
- Mix in Spices and Herbs: Sprinkle red pepper flakes and optional ground sumac over the potatoes. Add the thinly sliced green onions and red onion, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil to preference. Serve the salad warm, at room temperature, or chilled according to your preference.
Notes
- The salad’s flavor improves as it sits, making it excellent for make-ahead meals or picnics.
- For variation, add chopped cucumbers or hard-boiled eggs.
- Use extra lemon juice or a splash of vinegar to increase tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
