Mom's Italian Potato Salad
Description
Dressed with a light red wine vinaigrette, the vegetables in this potato salad really stand out. Cucumber and celery give the salad a great crunchy texture, while the olives lend a tangy saltiness that makes this Italian potato salad pop with flavor.
Ingredients
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5 large Yukon Gold potatoes
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1 large cucumber, chopped
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5 stalks celery, chopped
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1 large red onion, chopped
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3/4 cup green olives with pimento, chopped
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/2 cup red wine vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2
Combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
3
Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, then chill. Stir the potato salad again before serving.