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Eastern Mediterranean Potato Salad Recipe

Eastern Mediterranean Potato Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs boiling potatoes , scrubbed but not peeled
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 -3 tbsp strained fresh lemon juice
cayenne pepper (optional)
3 -5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion, preferably mild ones
4 small tomatoes (optional)
1/3 cup chopped parsley
2 tsp capers, drained (optional)
1/2 cup flavorful olive , such as kalamata,pitted and cut in half (optional)

Directions:

Cut any large potatoes in half to speed up the cooking.
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, completely cover with water and add salt.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until a knife can pierce the center of the largest potato easily and the potato falls from the knife when lifted, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the dressing: In a small bowl whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice with a pinch of salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk again.
Drain the potatoes in a colander, rinse them briefly and leave just until cool enough to handle.
Peel them if you like, and cut them into 1 inch cubes.
Put them in a large bowl and add the onions, 3 tablespoons of dressing and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
With a rubber spatula, fold together gently but thoroughly.
Let potatoes cool to room temperature.
Dice the tomatoes to add them to the salad, or cut them in thick wedges to use as garnish.
Whisk the remaining dressing, pour it over the potatoes and fold it in.
Add the parsley, capers, half the olives and the diced tomatoes to the potatoes and fold together lightly.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and add more lemon juice and olive oil if needed.
Garnish with the remaining olives and with the tomatoes, if you've cut them in wedges.
Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	402.97 Kcal (1687 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.86g	23%
Sodium	109.13mg	5%
Potassium	794.43mg	17%
Total Carbs	48.79g	16%
Sugars	19.31g	77%
Dietary Fiber	8.17g	33%
Protein	3.49g	7%
Vitamin C	53.5mg	89%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	81.3mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.8g	23%
Sodium	27.89mg	5%
Potassium	203.05mg	17%
Total Carbs	12.47g	16%
Sugars	4.94g	77%
Dietary Fiber	2.09g	33%
Protein	0.89g	7%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	89%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	76%
Iron	0.7mg	14%
Calcium	20.8mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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