The Best Mom's Italian Potato Salad Recipe
Discover a flavorful Italian potato salad recipe handed down from mom. Packed with Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh vegetables, and green olives, this salad is a delightful change from the usual. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 5 large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 5 stalks celery chopped
- 1 large red onion chopped
- ¾ cup green olives with pimento chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, then chill. Stir the potato salad again before serving.