Tunisian Potato Salad with Cumin

Transform your side dishes with this vibrant Tunisian Potato Salad with Cumin, a Mediterranean-inspired recipe packed with bold flavors and fresh herbs. Featuring tender, waxy potatoes tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic spices like ground cumin and smoked paprika, this salad is a unique twist on classic potato salads. Minced garlic, fresh parsley, and mint bring a fragrant, herbaceous note, while thinly sliced green onions add just the right amount of crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this warm and hearty salad is perfect for everything from casual weeknight dinners to BBQs and holiday spreads. Serve it as a stand-out accompaniment or enjoy it on its own for a light, flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Potatoes (waxy variety, such as Yukon Gold or new potatoes)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Fresh mint (chopped)
• 2 Green onions (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and scrub the potatoes, leaving the skin on. Cut them into bite-sized cubes (roughly 2 cm pieces).

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, add the diced potatoes and enough salted water to cover them. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender but not falling apart.

Step 3

Drain the potatoes and let them cool for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes and gently toss to coat evenly. Allow the potatoes to absorb the flavors for 5-10 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chopped parsley, mint, and green onions to the potato mixture. Gently fold the herbs into the salad.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve the salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley or mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	613.5 grams (613.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	814

Total Fat 44.00g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.80g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1231mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 97.40g	35%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 5.80g
Protein 12.60g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154mg	12%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 2485mg	53%

*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: 47.4%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 46.6%