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turkish potato salad recipe - Turkish Potato Salad served in a white bowl overhead view
Chloe

Turkish Potato Salad

turkish potato salad recipe made easy at home. A vibrant, herbaceous Turkish potato salad with tangy lemon and olive oil dressing, studded with colorful veget
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 kg (about 6 medium) potatoes (Yukon Gold or waxy variety) scrubbed, not peeled
  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium English cucumber diced
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives (Kalamata or Turkish Gemlik) pitted and halved
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil good quality
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice from about 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp pul biber (Turkish red pepper flakes) or Aleppo pepper, optional

Method
 

  1. Place the scrubbed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, until fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool just until you can handle them.
  2. While potatoes cool, place the sliced red onion in a small bowl with cold water and a pinch of salt. Let soak for 10 minutes to mellow the bite, then drain and pat dry. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber, chop the parsley, and halve the olives.
  3. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and pul biber (if using). Set aside.
  4. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch). Place in a large mixing bowl. Add the drained red onion, diced tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and olives. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
  5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Transfer to a white serving bowl, garnish with extra parsley and a sprinkle of pul biber, and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.