Description
Sumac Potato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that elevates any meal, from casual picnics to formal dinners. This easy-to-make salad features tender potatoes tossed with the tangy flavor of sumac, fresh herbs, and a medley of savory ingredients like olives and capers. Not only is it visually appealing with its colorful presentation, but it’s also a healthier alternative to traditional potato salads. Perfect as a side or light meal, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its unique flavor profile and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives, chopped
- 3 small pickles, chopped
- ¼ cup capers
- ⅓ cup parsley, chopped
- 5–6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp sumac
- ½ tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes whole in salted water for about 20 minutes until just tender. Drain and let cool slightly before peeling and chopping into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled potatoes with sliced red onion, parsley, pickles, black olives, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt, chili flakes, and sumac; gently toss until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg