Tunisian Potato Olive Salad Recipes

TUNISIAN POTATO & OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot with water to cover; add 1 teaspoon salt and the sugar.
• Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Drain the potatoes, return them to the pan and shake in the dry pan for a few minutes, until thoroughly dry.
• Cut the potatoes into thick slices, several per potato, or into quarters.
• Place in a bowl and toss with the cumin, paprika, cayenne, garlic and olives.
• Dress with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt; refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.

TUNISIAN POTATO SALAD WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• Steam or boil the potatoes until tender-about 15-20 minutes. I *very* slightly undercook the potatoes for best results. *After the potatoes have cooked, refresh under cold water, drain and cut into cubes. *Note: when I made this potato salad recipe I drained the potatoes, placed them in a bowl to cool until just warm and proceeded with the recipe. After the potato salad had cooled in the refrigerator then the fresh cilantro was stirred in just before serving. I wanted to avoid "cooking" the fresh herbs.
• Combine the remaining ingredients except for the herb(s) in a large bowl and mix well. Add the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the dressing. Can serve warm; or chill and serve (depends on time of year).
• Stir in the herbs just before serving.

POTATO, RED ONION & OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 15-20 mins until tender, then drain well and tip into a large bowl.
• Tip the lemon juice, harissa, salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk well, then add the onion and olive oil and whisk again.
• Pour over the potatoes and olives, toss well, then leave to cool. Can be covered and chilled for up to 1 day.

TUNISIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and chop apples and vegetables very fine.
• Mix dressing and pour over salad.
• Let stand at least 2 hours before serving.

HERBY POTATO SALAD WITH SMASHED OLIVES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot; add 2 teaspoons salt and enough water to cover generously. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes, until just tender when pierced with a fork. (Be careful not to overcook!) Drain and set aside until just cool enough to handle.
• While the potatoes cook, in a large bowl, combine the vinegar and mustard with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the olives, shallot and capers, and set aside to marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
• When the potatoes are just cool enough to handle, cut them in half (or quarters, to end up with bite-size pieces), and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Gently combine and set aside to cool completely, tossing occasionally.
• Stir in the mint and parsley, along with more salt and pepper to taste, and serve the potato salad at room temperature.

TUNISIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Dice the potatoes and carrots. Drain the artichokes and cut into quarters. Put all ingredients into serving dish with the capers and olives. Whip oil and lemon juice together with the parsley, coriander and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Chill 30 minutes.

SALATIT BATATA (TUNISIAN POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in lightly salted boiling water until tender but still intact.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Cook over low heat until potatoes are dry, about 1 minute.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until a light haze forms above it.
• Combine cayenne, cumin and water.
• Add cayenne mixture, lemon juice, caraway and salt to skillet.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from heat, add potatoes, and stir gently until evenly coated.
• Cool to room temperature before serving.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Slice potatoes 1/4 inch thick and place in a large saucepan. Add salted water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; do not overcook. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Add red onion, and Kalamata olives to the warm potatoes; toss gently.
• Whisk vinegar, parsley, olive oil, thyme, salt, pepper, and sugar together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over potato mixture, tossing gently. Serve warm or at room temperature.

POTATO, RED ONION & OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 15-20 mins until tender, then drain well and tip into a large bowl.
• Tip the lemon juice, harissa, salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk well, then add the onion and olive oil and whisk again.
• Pour over the potatoes and olives, toss well, then leave to cool. Can be covered and chilled for up to 1 day.