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 recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs small red potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, 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

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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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