Moldavian Potato, Feta and Scallion Salad Recipe #96274
This Salata de Cartofi cu Brinza is a delightful alternative to traditional potato salad. The recipe calls for red skinned potatoes, but it's grand with others too. Originally from Please to the Table, a Russian Cookbook.
by j-jitterbug
22 min | 20 min prep
1 salad
- 6 medium red potatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup scallion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 6 black olives (optional) or 6 slice roasted red peppers (optional)
- Clean and cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, 18-20 minutes.
- Chop, press and crumble other ingredients.
- Cool potatoes until they can be handled, then dice into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Toss with olive oil and garlic, then let fully cool to room temperature.
- Add feta and scallions and drizzle with vinegar.
- Add dill, salt& pepper, and toss gently.
- Let rest for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mingle.
- Add optional garnish and serve.
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