Description
Patates Salatası, a traditional Turkish potato salad, combines tender boiled potatoes with fresh herbs like parsley and dill, dressed in a zesty lemon and olive oil vinaigrette. Optional mayonnaise adds creaminess, making it a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Vegetables
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vinegar (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Place peeled potatoes in salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the water, let potatoes cool slightly before peeling if not peeled earlier, then chop into bite-sized cubes.
- Combine vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed boiled potatoes, finely chopped red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh dill. Gently mix to distribute evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and optional vinegar until well combined to create a light, tangy dressing.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the potato mixture. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly without mashing the potatoes.
- Add mayonnaise (optional): For a creamier texture, stir in mayonnaise gently until blended uniformly with the salad.
- Chill the salad: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
- Serve cold: After chilling, serve the Patates Salatası cold as a delightful and refreshing side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- Boiling potatoes with skins on helps retain texture; peel after boiling for ease.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, especially parsley and dill.
- The vinegar in the dressing is optional and can be omitted for less acidity.
- Mayonnaise adds creaminess but can be left out for a lighter salad.
- Chilling the salad improves the flavor by allowing ingredients to meld.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
