An Unforgettable Potato Salad – Ina Garten’s Recipe
If you’re looking for a classic, scrumptious potato salad, look no further than Ina Garten’s recipe. Bursting with her signature Mediterranean and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this dish is certain to make your next picnic, potluck, or summer barbecue a hit.
The secret to this delicious salad lies in the myriad of ingredients. Roasted garlic lends a heavenly aroma and a pleasantly pungent flavor. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion do double-duty as both delicious add-ins and refreshing crunch. Olive oil, lemon juice, and capers further enliven the dish with their bright, acidic flavors. Lastly, tangy feta cheese completes the salad with its briny, salty wholesomeness.
Making Garten’s potato salad takes just a few simple steps. To begin, roast garlic in the oven for 10 minutes and allow to cool. Meanwhile, boil potatoes and eggs. Peel and dice the potatoes, eggs, and other fresh vegetables before combining them in a large bowl. Next, drain capers and add them to the bowl. In a separate bowl, prepare dressing by mixing together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the vegetables and stir until evenly combined. Lastly, gently fold in the feta.
This potato salad can be enjoyed as a tasty side dish or a main course. Its cradling of flavors reminiscent of its Mediterranean origins transports you to a different land. But, it’s also as familiar as home. Ina Garten’s recipe will surely transport you to your happy place with every bite.
For other flavorful potato salads, make sure to check out our recipes for Sweet Potato Salad and Southwestern Potato Salad.