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Turkish Potato Salad

Delicious Turkish Potato Salad That Dances with Flavor

This Turkish Potato Salad combines flavorful Yukon Gold potatoes, tangy sumac, and fresh vegetables for a deliciously satisfying dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes other waxy potatoes can substitute
  • 1 large cucumber seedless Persian cucumbers are ideal
  • 1 cup tomatoes (diced) cherry or heirloom tomatoes are flavorful
  • 1/2 cup red onion (diced) green onions can be used for milder taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped) cilantro can be used instead for different flavor
  • 1/2 cup black olives (pitted and chopped) Kalamata olives recommended
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled) omit for dairy-free version
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil light olive oil for milder flavor
  • 1 large fresh lemon (juiced) lime juice can be used if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon sumac use lemon zest if sumac is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt recommended
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground recommended

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Turkish Potato Salad
  1. Wash the Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes under cold water until clean. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking together extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Once the potatoes are tender, drain in a colander and let cool. Cube into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skins on for texture.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed potatoes with parsley, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese. Stir gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
  6. Serve at room temperature or chill for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to rest for at least one hour before serving to enhance the flavors. Use the freshest herbs and vegetables for the best taste.

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