Italian Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Salad
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4 medium or large-sized potatoes
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2 eggs
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A couple of Roma tomatoes
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1 cucumber, medium in size
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1/2 of a red onion
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1/2 cup of green olives
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2 tablespoons of capers
→ For the Dressing
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About 4 tablespoons of good-quality extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons oregano
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2 teaspoons caper brine
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Salt as needed
# Instructions:
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Fill a big pot with salted water and cook the potatoes until they’re tender enough to pierce with a fork but not soft enough to fall apart. At the same time, boil the eggs in a separate pot for around 10 minutes.
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Drain the water from the potatoes and pop them into the fridge to cool down. For the eggs, transfer them into a bowl of cold water with some ice to stop the cooking process quickly.
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Remove the cucumber skin, then cut it into small chunks. Dice the tomatoes and cut the red onion into cubes. Slice the olives into pieces. If you find red onion too sharp, you can soak the diced pieces briefly in cold water to tone it down.
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Once cool, cube the potatoes (you can peel them first if you like, but the skin adds some extra texture). Peel the eggs, then chop them finely.
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In a small bowl or jar, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, brine from the capers, and a sprinkling of salt. Stir or shake well until it all comes together.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed potatoes, chopped eggs, and the prepared vegetables. Toss in the olives and capers. Finally, pour the dressing on top and gently mix everything together, making sure not to smush the potatoes.
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Give it a taste test and add more salt if needed. Serve as either a light main dish or as a side. You can eat it right away or let it chill in the fridge first for about an hour if you prefer.
# Notes:
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If you can, prepare this potato salad several hours ahead to let the flavors blend together nicely.
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Keep leftovers in the fridge for no longer than two days.