Friday, May 20, 2022
Cypriot Potato Salad
I made this as part of some sides for a good roast chicken, but it would be equally great on a mezze table, providing a starchy foil that is not crusty bread (which you should also have, and which we also served). This comes together quite quickly, and you can also make a Greek salad while you wait for the potatoes to boil.
2 pounds new potatoes
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
Finely grated zest from 1 medium unwaxed lemon
¼ red onion, finely sliced
⅓ cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
Handful EACH: fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro, both finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peel potatoes or leave the skin on. Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks. (I used halved unpeeled baby potatoes.)
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the potatoes to the pot and boil for about 12 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain and place in a serving bowl.
Add lemon zest, onion, olives, capers, mint, cilantro, oregano, oil and lemon juice, along with ¼ teaspoon salt and a good grind or 2 of black pepper.
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