Tuesday, August 12, 2008

SIMPLE LAKE LIVING ~ GREEK POTATO SALAD with FETA VINAIGRETTE

"The aspects of things that are most important to us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity."

'Ride the wave'

(Petunia)

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GREEK POTATO with FETA VINAIGRETTE

~ Are there ever enough summer potato salad recipes? Try this yummy picnic twist adapted from That's My Home

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2 lbs. 1-inch wedges of red potatoes

2 Tbsp. red wine or white balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. fresh oregano

coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

1 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives

1 seeded English cucumber

1 jar roasted red peppers

1 diced yellow or orange pepper

1/2 cup diced red onion

8 oz. crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

additional fresh parsley and oregano for garnish

  • Steam well scrubbed potatoes 12-14 minutes or until firm-tender.
  • Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon, zest, Dijon, oregano and salt & pepper. Toss with warm potatoes and set aside.
  • Combine olives, cucumber, drained and chopped roasted peppers, diced yellow or orange pepper, onion, 6 oz. of feta cheese and parsley. Add to potatoes. Garnish with remaining feta and additional fresh chopped parsley & oregano. (8 servings)


3 comments:

  1. Joey, sometimes the 'waves' get bad press and I think it is because they are so familiar to us. But I use them every year and most times and not disappointed. I love the combination of the ones on the fire pot. Those are my colors!

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  2. This sounds interesting, cucumbers and Kalamatas, that's quite different for potato salad.

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  3. I love the colors too, Beckie, that seems a perfect choice for the lake where they must love the location (as do I) ;)

    Jane Marie ~ my family and guests love this classic Greek combo of flavors that works well with potatoes (fresh from the Farmer's Market)!

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