Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad
Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad balances tender Yukon Gold potatoes with crisp cucumber and celery, sharp red onion, and briny pimento-stuffed olives. A red wine vinaigrette and a hint of garlic powder tie it together with bright acidity and peppery warmth. Serve it chilled at picnics, potlucks, or alongside grilled meats for a refreshing, make-ahead side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover them with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Drain and let them cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 4
Combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
- 5
Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper, then chill.
- 8
Stir the potato salad again before serving.
- Calories 279.29 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.06 g Moderate
- Carbs 39.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.32 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 489.22 mg High
- Fiber 3.5 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.89 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 44.26 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source
- Potassium 831.01 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 149.36 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 51.19 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mom's Italian Style Potato Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery Sticks, Cucumber, Garlic Powder, and Green Olives. Each serving provides about 279.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery Sticks, Cucumber, Garlic Powder, Green Olives, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Italian-Style Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
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