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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash and scrub the potatoes, leaving the skin on. Cut them into bite-sized cubes (roughly 2 cm pieces).
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.
Drain the potatoes and let them cool for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the warm potatoes and gently toss to coat evenly. Allow the potatoes to absorb the flavors for 5-10 minutes.
Add the chopped parsley, mint, and green onions to the potato mixture. Gently fold the herbs into the salad.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the salad warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley or mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1231 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2484 mg | 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.
