Italian Potato Salad | Delicious Warm or Cold | Mediterranean Style
This Italian potato salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any season. I enjoyed it cold all summer, but now that it’s getting cooler, I tried it warm today and it’s just as delicious. Made with fork-tender Yukon Gold potatoes peeled while still warm, tuna (or tofu for a plant-based option), charred red bell pepper, celery, olives, and a mix of fresh herbs, it’s tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. Serve it warm or cold depending on your preference. Serves 2 as a full main meal ✨ Ingredients: Salad: • 750g Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled until fork-tender, peeled while warm, and chopped into large pieces • 120g tuna (in water or olive oil), drained (plant-based option: tofu slices, toasted and tossed in dressing) • 1 medium red bell pepper, charred and sliced • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped • 2 celery sticks with leaves, chopped • 14–15 pitted olives, chopped • Fresh herbs: mint, basil, parsley (to taste) Dressing: • Extra virgin olive oil: 4–5 tbsp • White wine vinegar: 2 tbsp (or substitute with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar if unavailable) • Zest of 1 small lemon • Lemon juice: 1–2 tbsp, adjust to taste • Salt: to taste • Black pepper: to taste • Dried oregano: ¼ tsp Instructions: 1. Boil the potatoes until fork-tender. While still warm, peel and chop into large pieces. 2. In a large bowl, toss the warm potatoes with the dressing so they are coated evenly. 3. Add the tuna (or toasted tofu slices for plant-based), charred bell pepper, red onion, celery, olives, and fresh herbs. Mix gently until everything is combined. 4. Serve warm or chill in the fridge and serve cold. 💡 Tip: Adjust lemon juice and olive oil according to taste for a richer or tangier flavor. The type of vinegar used will slightly change the flavor. Red wine vinegar gives a bolder taste while apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note. This Italian potato salad is perfect for gatherings, quick lunches, or as a side dish with Mediterranean meals. Enjoy it cold in summer or warm when it’s cooler. 👉 For more delicious and easy recipes, check out my channel @NextwithNicola #nicolarecipes #mediterraneanrecipes #italianrecipes #italianpotatosalad #easysaladrecipe #warmsalads #coldsalads #budgetmeals #plantbased #dinnerideas #potatosaladrecipe
