Lemon Potato Salad with Mint
This light and refreshing potato salad is the antithesis of the usual, creamy, mayonnaise-based recipes. The mint and scallion add a bright, herbal flavor while the sprinkle of chile lends a kick. Make this the morning you plan to serve it and let it marinate at room temperature all day long. Or refrigerate for longer storage but be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving. Other herbs like cilantro, parsley, tarragon and sage can be substituted for the mint; adjust the quantity to taste.
Ingredients
- 2pounds small waxy white or yellow potatoes, roughly about the same size
- Juice of 1 lemon, more for serving
- 1 1/2teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
- 1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts, more for serving
- 1/4cup torn mint leaves, more for serving
- 1/4teaspoon Turkish pepper, more for serving
Directions
Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes depending upon size. Drain and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks as soon as you can handle them.
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt and olive oil.
Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl and toss with dressing, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper. Let cool to room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to use. Just before serving, top with additional lemon juice, scallions, mint and Turkish pepper.
Nutrition
- Info
- Trans Fat: 0 gramsFat: 14 gramsCalories: 213Saturated Fat: 2 gramsUnsaturated Fat: 11 gramsSodium: 341 milligramsSugar: 1 gramFiber: 3 gramsCarbohydrate: 22 gramsProtein: 3 grams