Red Potato Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette

  Salads

At our house, a red potato salad with red onion, Greek olives and lemony vinaigrette is a zippy improvement on the usual mayo-based salads.

Red Potato Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes, cubed (about 10 cups)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  • 2. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended; stir in parsley, garlic and oregano. Drizzle over potatoes; toss to coat. Gently stir in olives and onion. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.
  • 3. Just before serving, stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 168 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.

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