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My drop dead simple classic potato salad recipe with olive oil and lots of fresh herbs and capers: a light potato side dish!

Classic Potato Salad Recipe

My drop dead simple classic potato salad recipe with olive oil and lots of fresh herbs and capers: a light potato side dish!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 338 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 handfuls fresh herbs chopped
  • 12,5 oz waxy potatoes (350 g)
  • 2 tbsp capers in brine
  • 2 tbsp onion chopped
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly but don’t peel the skin. Then chop them up into smaller bite-size pieces. Place a large pan of salted water over high heat until boiling. Add the chopped potatoes.
    My drop dead simple classic potato salad recipe with olive oil and lots of fresh herbs and capers: a light potato side dish!
  2. Cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and drain them.
    My drop dead simple classic potato salad recipe with olive oil and lots of fresh herbs and capers: a light potato side dish!
  3. Then transfer the cooked potatoes to a large salad bowl and add the freshly chopped herbs. Mix well.
    My drop dead simple classic potato salad recipe with olive oil and lots of fresh herbs and capers: a light potato side dish!
  4. Stir the potato salad well. If the salad looks too dry add extra olive oil. Check the seasoning and add more pepper or salt to taste if necessary. Stir well again. Then transfer the potato salad to a serving dish. Place it in the fridge to chill for an extra 5 minutes. Serve cold.
    My drop dead simple classic potato salad recipe with olive oil and lots of fresh herbs and capers: a light potato side dish!
  5. Add the capers and chopped onion. Then drizzle with some olive oil. Season with a little pepper and salt.
    My drop dead simple classic potato salad recipe with olive oil and lots of fresh herbs and capers: a light potato side dish!