Patate Prezzemolate (Italian Potato Salad)

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This is a classic Italian potato salad that can be found on tables from the north to the south. Meaning "parsley potatoes", you'll find Patate Prezzemolate everywhere in Italy: formal luncheons, family get-togethers, weeknight dinners, and even in school cafeterias. Buon appetito!

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on November 12, 2024
a vinegar-based Italian Potato Salad (Patate Prezzemolate) tossed with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, in a ceramic bowl with wooden salad tongs
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 25 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes

  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and slightly crushed

  • 2 green onions (white part only), chopped

  • ½ cup very finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes and salt in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, but not mushy, about 10 minutes depending on size. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.

  2. While potatoes are cooking, whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil and white wine vinegar together in a small bowl. Add garlic and set aside.

  3. Peel cooked and cooled potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Combine potatoes, green onions, and parsley in a bowl and lightly toss. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil mixture and lightly toss, taking care not to break the potatoes.

  4. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and red pepper flakes right before serving.

Cook’s Note

Many Italians add cooked green beans. Leftovers are delicious tossed with pesto and pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181 Calories
9g Fat
23g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 1200mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 56mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.