Sparkling Olive Oil Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs

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A light and fresh potato salad featuring olive oil and fresh herbs, perfect for summer cookouts and celebrations. This mediterranean-inspired summer cookout ready in about 30 minutes pairs pounds small red potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, tablespoons red wine vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Wash 2 pounds small red potatoes and place them whole in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool until warm.
  2. Step 2: While the potatoes cool slightly, in a large bowl whisk together 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until combined.
  3. Step 3: Cut the warm potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives to the potatoes and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
  5. Step 5: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the olive oil to shine.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sparkling Olive Oil Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sparkling Olive Oil Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pounds small red potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sparkling Olive Oil Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sparkling Olive Oil Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sparkling Olive Oil Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs?

Mediterranean summer cookout like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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