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Turkish Potato Salad

Zesty Turkish Potato Salad Recipe with 2 Secret Ingredients

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A refreshing and zesty Turkish potato salad with a mix of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect as a cold appetizer or side dish.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds potatoes
  • 5 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 medium onion (red or white), thinly sliced
  • 4 leaves Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (pul biber)

Instructions

  1. Cook the potatoes in salted boiling water for 20-30 minutes until tender but not too soft.
  2. Drain and cool the potatoes, then peel and chop them into large chunks.
  3. Add green onions, grated carrot, onion slices, chopped lettuce, and parsley to the potatoes.
  4. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sumac, and red chili flakes for the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For best flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg