Tunisian Potato Olive Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with bold flavors, this Tunisian Potato Olive Salad is a vibrant twist on a classic potato salad that will transport your taste buds straight to North Africa. Featuring tender Yukon Gold potatoes tossed in a fragrant dressing of extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, spicy harissa, and earthy spices like cumin and paprika, this dish is a true flavor explosion. The addition of briny green olives, fresh parsley, and cooling mint creates a perfect balance of savory and fresh notes. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect for any occasion — serve it warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a tantalizing side dish or light main course. Whether you're looking for a Mediterranean-inspired recipe, a vegan potato dish, or a unique addition to your salad repertoire, this one is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium (about 600g) Yukon Gold potatoes
• 100 g Green olives, pitted and sliced
• 30 g Fresh parsley, chopped
• 15 g Fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Harissa paste
• 1 tsp (adjust to taste) Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 large Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 liter (for boiling the potatoes) Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.

Step 2

Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the cubed potatoes and 1/2 tsp of salt to the water.

Step 3

Cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until they are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and allow them to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, harissa paste, minced garlic, remaining salt, and black pepper. Whisk the dressing until well blended.

Step 5

Add the cooked and slightly cooled potatoes to the bowl. Gently toss to ensure the potatoes are well coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Fold in the sliced green olives, chopped parsley, and chopped mint, mixing gently to combine without breaking the potatoes.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.

Step 8

Serve the salad warm or at room temperature. It can also be refrigerated and served as a chilled salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3691.1 grams (3691.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2470

Total Fat 73.00g	94%
Saturated Fat 10.30g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4175mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 442.40g	161%
Dietary Fiber 43.30g	155%
Total Sugars 19.20g
Protein 52.40g	105%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 620mg	48%
Iron 25mg	137%
Potassium 10636mg	226%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 67.1%