Description
Harissa Potato Salad is a delightful twist on the classic potato salad, infusing tender baby potatoes with the rich, spicy flavors of harissa and a creamy yogurt dressing. This vibrant dish is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or potlucks, serving as an eye-catching side that will impress your guests. With its bold flavors and versatility in serving options—whether warm, at room temperature, or chilled—this potato salad is sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s made with fresh ingredients like potatoes and Greek yogurt, making it a nutritious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 6 ounces low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook the baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender (about 9-11 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place warm potatoes in a mixing bowl and gently fold in the dressing until well-coated.
- Add diced red onion and chopped herbs; mix carefully.
- Serve immediately warm or allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg