Tunisian Potato & Olive Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb baby potatoes
salt , as needed
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
15 -20 mediterranean oil-cured black olives (such as kalamata)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon , juice of (to taste)

Directions:

Place the potatoes in a pot with water to cover; add 1 teaspoon salt and the sugar.
Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Drain the potatoes, return them to the pan and shake in the dry pan for a few minutes, until thoroughly dry.
Cut the potatoes into thick slices, several per potato, or into quarters.
Place in a bowl and toss with the cumin, paprika, cayenne, garlic and olives.
Dress with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt; refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	136.47 Kcal (571 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.51g	12%
Sodium	42.61mg	2%
Potassium	279.86mg	6%
Total Carbs	16.5g	5%
Sugars	3.43g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	10%
Protein	1.73g	3%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	28.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.79 Kcal (636 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.36g	12%
Sodium	47.39mg	2%
Potassium	311.27mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.35g	5%
Sugars	3.82g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.9g	10%
Protein	1.92g	3%
Vitamin C	5mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	26%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	32mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.8

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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