Description
Savor summer’s delight with patates salatasi, a zesty Turkish potato salad that dances with fresh herbs and tangy dressing. Crisp potatoes mingle with green onions and parsley, creating a refreshing side dish perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (1 kilo or 4–5 large) potatoes
- 1 medium-sized onion (red or white), thinly sliced
- 1 medium-sized carrot, grated
Herbs and Garnish:
- 4–5 green onions, chopped
- 4 Romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a generously sized pot filled with water, incorporating a pinch of salt to enhance flavor profile.
- Initiate boiling process, then lower heat to medium-low temperature. Cover pot partially and allow potatoes to simmer for approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Validate potato tenderness by carefully piercing with a fork. Ensure potatoes are soft yet maintain structural integrity.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly, then immediately rinse with cold water to halt cooking process and prevent overcooking.
- Carefully remove potato skins and slice into rustic, chunky segments.
- Transfer potato pieces into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate vibrant mix of green onions, freshly grated carrot, delicate onion slices, crisp lettuce fragments, and aromatic parsley into potato base.
- Craft dressing by whisking olive oil, zesty lemon juice, seasoning elements, sumac, and fiery red chili flakes in a compact mixing bowl until harmoniously blended.
- Delicately cascade prepared dressing over vegetable mixture, gently folding to ensure uniform coating without crushing delicate ingredients.
- Present immediately, allowing the robust flavors to shine at room temperature.
Notes
- Select waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and flavor in this salad.
- Cool potatoes completely before mixing to prevent the salad from becoming mushy and help dressing absorb better.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red chili flakes to suit personal heat preferences.
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor, chopping them just before adding to maintain their vibrant taste and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg