Potato salads are quintessential summertime food, making appearances at potlucks, barbecues and picnics all season long. But here's a confession: I don't even give them a second glance. I've never been a mayo person (especially not in large quantities). For years I didn't even realize that there was such a thing as non-mayo potato salad! Growing up, that was all that was ever around, so I learned to just cruise right on by and find something else to enjoy.
But this Mediterranean Potato Salad? I'll definitely stop for this version. With no mayo in sight and a variety of veggies, this is no boring potato salad. Red onions, green beans, eggplant and zucchini are all roasted in the oven with just a touch of garlic to make them tender and flavorful. Move over, mayo. There's a new potato salad in town.
I used fingerling potatoes since I find them adorable and grab them whenever I see them. But you could use whatever potatoes you like! While the potatoes are boiling, whisk together a simple vinaigrette. Be sure to add the dressing to the potatoes and veggies while still hot so they really soak up the flavor. Fresh herbs are the finishing touch.
Potato salad gets better as it sits, so if you can hold off from digging in right away you'll definitely be rewarded.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 3 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise (quartered if large)
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ¾ cup chopped red onion
- 5 ounces slender green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 2 cups cubed eggplant, ½-inch chunks
- 1 small zucchini, cut into thick rounds and quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For the dressing:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
- 6 large fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or stockpot and add enough water to cover. Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the pot. With the heat on high, bring the water to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes and then add to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, spread the red onion, green beans, eggplant and zucchini onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the garlic. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender. Remove from the oven and add to the bowl with the potatoes.
- To make the dressing, add the mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil to a small bowl. Whisk vigorously until smooth. Pour the dressing into the bowl with the potatoes (do this while the potatoes are still hot) and toss to combine. Once the potatoes are no longer piping hot, sprinkle on the fresh parsley and basil.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Andrea says
I love a good potato salad. Love the Mediterranean twist!
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks Andrea! 🙂
Emma says
Yum! I hate those gloopy potato salads with mayo but love vinaigrette dressed ones. All the herbs in here sound delicious. I think I'd have to throw in some olives too!
Ashley Jennings says
Same here - they are just too heavy for me I think! I bet olives would be a delicious addition!
Stephanie @ Grinninglikeanidiot.com says
OMG - that looks so YUMMY! I'm pinning for future reference.
Many Thanks!
Stephanie
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks Stephanie!
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
Ashley, this looks incredible! I'm not mayo-averse, but this looks better than most mayo versions by far.
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks Kare! I loved adding all the extra veggies and herbs 🙂
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
Never had a potato salad before sadly but this looks so good!!
Ashley Jennings says
Never before?? You need to try it out sometime! 🙂
Alissa says
I love that this is loaded up with veggies! Looks like a potato salad that I could make a meal out of 🙂
Ashley Jennings says
Yes! We may have done that a few times at our house 🙂
Bill @thewoksoflife says
I love "mayoless" potato salad recipes and this one is even better with roasted veggies. Nice job and beautiful photos!
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks so much Bill! Roasted veggies make just about everything better! 🙂
Kim of Mo'Betta says
Sounds awesome! I'm not a big mayo fan either.
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks Kim! Glad I'm not alone 🙂
hippymomelizabeth says
I love how your blog constantly has new fresh ideas and recipes... Your recipes are delicious
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks so much for the kind words about the blog!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
I honestly love any kind of potato salad but it never hurts to have one that's loaded with veggies and fresh herbs. I love the idea to give it a Mediterranean twist too!
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks Sarah! You can never go wrong with lots of veggies and fresh herbs! 🙂
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says
I'm not a mayo person myself. Nice solution.
Ashley Jennings says
Thanks Marta!
Grace says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, I made it for lunch today and it was absolutely scrumptious! I really enjoyed the dressing and the unusual combination of vegetables (as a German this has nothing to do with the potato salad you'd find around here usually..) , and I can definitely see myself coming back to this recipe more often this summer. And it's student-budget friendly, too! Seriously, this one here is a winner through and through! 🙂
Ashley Jennings says
I'm so happy to hear it Grace! Thanks for letting us know! 🙂
Joanne says
I refuse to support mayo consumption in any form. So this is my new favorite salad! I can already tell, but just to be sure I'll make it this weekend. And probably next. For "research purposes". 😛
Ashley Jennings says
You should definitely try it out for research purposes! 🙂
rogue1 says
I've been experimenting with using cashews as a base for salad dressing, I soaked 1/4 cup for a few hours and added 1/2 cup of water before blending. Quite tasty!
Ashley Jennings says
That sounds delicious! Glad to hear it! 🙂