Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs baby red or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup English cucumber, quartered and sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint or dill, finely minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Place potatoes in a large stockpot and cover with cold, heavily salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.
- While potatoes cook, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small jar or bowl until emulsified.
- Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for 3 minutes until the surface steam disappears.
- Place the warm potatoes in a large bowl and pour half the dressing over them. Toss gently to ensure the starch absorbs the flavors.
- Add the sliced cucumber, diced red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese last to maintain its texture.
- Serve after letting the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to marry into a singular profile.