EASY Italian Potato Salad

Our EASY Italian Potato Salad is dairy-free, light, and delicious! An ideal salad to serve at a potluck, picnic, and as a healthy side at a barbecue.

Easy Italian Potato Salad…

While our Italian Potato Salad is not weighed down with any mayonnaise or sour cream it is perfect for make ahead and chill. This easy Italian potato salad is a definite crowd-pleaser and one you’ll want to make all summer. No mayonnaise is needed for this one!  It won’t be missed either. For more veggie salad recipes, try our Potato and Green Bean Salad, Green Beans and Carrot Salad – Italian Style! and Maria’s  Best Carrot Salad.

Reasons we LOVE this salad!

• The marinade is simple to make and makes this salad outstanding! 
• The potatoes absorb the fresh-tasting vinaigrette, making them amazingly flavorful. 
• No need to chill it before serving. You can serve it at room temperature.
• Plus, the longer the potatoes marinate, the tastier they become.

Tips for Success:

• Shop for good-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Always look for the brand it clearly says on the label “product of Italy. ” Otherwise you are getting a blend of olives from different countries, and the flavor will not be the same. 
•  The flavor is in the marinade!  The potatoes need to be moist and juicy in this salad. If you need to, add additional extra virgin olive oil, and even extra vinegar too! 

How To Make Easy Italian Potato Salad?

First, you need to boil a bunch of potatoes. Once you boil the potatoes and allow them to cool before slicing them, the rest is easy. The full printable recipe is below, but let’s walk through it quickly so you understand each step.

Ingredients Overview:

For this easy Italian potato salad recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• Potatoes: we recommend baking potatoes.
• Vegetables: red onion and celery.
• Condiments: some green and black olives, and capers.
• Olive Oil: choose a good quality of extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
• Balsamic Vinegar: we recommend white balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar).
• Lemon Juice: to add some to the vinaigrette.
• Herbs: we prefer some dill and oregano.
• Seasonings: some salt and black pepper, to taste.

Directions To Make It:

1.  In a medium-sized pot filled with water, place the potatoes in water and boil potatoes for about 10 to 15 minutes or until a knife can slide through the potato, but not entirely all the way. 

QUICK NOTE: *Be careful and do not to overcook the potatoes or they will fall apart and ruin the salad. Potatoes are ready when you are able to pierce a knife through them. 

2.  Drain in a colander, then immediately run COLD water over them for a few minutes to stop the cooking process. 

3.  Set potatoes into a mixing bowl and chill them in the refrigerator to cool completely.

4.  Meantime, make the vinaigrette.  In a small mixing bowl, whisk the olive oil with vinegar, lemon juice, and seasonings.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. QUICK NOTE: You can toss in the celery, olives, onion and capers into the vinaigrette to marinate while you wait for the potatoes.

5.  When potatoes are completely cool, gently peel off their skins and discard them.  Then slice the potatoes in half horizontally, then slice again each half vertically into 1/2- inch, or if too soft, slice them a little larger, about 3/4-inch thick slices or cubes. 

6.  In the same mixing bowl, add red onion, olives, celery, capers, and vinaigrette, and toss gently until well combined.  Potatoes tend to absorb most of the oil very quickly, so therefore, don’t be afraid to drizzle additional extra virgin olive oil and even vinegar.  Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. * Potatoes in this salad should be moist and juicy, not dry.

7.  Serve at room temperature.   Serves 5 to 7

Questions & Answers:

1. What kind of potatoes are best to use? Russet or Golden, or potatoes that say “baking potatoes” on the bag are great to use.

2. Can we make this salad ahead? Yes, we recommend 1 day ahead. Cover with clear wrap and keep it chilled before serving.

3. What if I don’t like oregano? You can add in your favorite fresh herbs or a dried blend of Italian Herb Seasoning for more flavor.

4. What if I “over-boiled” the potatoes and they break apart easily? Save those potatoes for breakfast, or you can mash them into our easy garlic mashed potatoes for dinner.  Then start over.

5. What To Serve With Italian Potato Salad? You can serve it with any of grilled meats, chicken or fish. Try it with these recipe: London Broil Steak Grilled, grilled sausages, turkey burgers, grilled flank steak with olive oil & garlic, grilled chicken kabobs, and roasted red snapper.

2.. Can I make it without lemon juice? Yes, I made this potato salad a thousand times!  With lemon and without… depends on your tast

Our mom’s ‘tried and true recipe’ will never disappoint! 

Easy Italian Potato Salad is super simple and amazingly flavorful!  It’s so good, your family and friends will come back for seconds – for sure!  

ENJOY!!

More Veggie Salad Recipes You’ll Love:

• Potato and Green Bean Salad
• Green Beans and Carrot Salad – Italian Style!
• Italian Cauliflower Salad
• Maria’s Best Carrot Salad 
• Easy Italian Macaroni Salad
• Grilled Zucchini Salad Neapolitan Style!

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Happy Cooking!   🙂