Best Tzatziki Potato Salad Recipes

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GRILLED SALMON WITH TZATZIKI (CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE) AND WARM FINGERLING POTATO SALAD



GRILLED SALMON WITH TZATZIKI (CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE) AND WARM FINGERLING POTATO SALAD image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

FINGERLING POTATO SALAD:
1 pound fingerling potatoes or other small boiling potatoes
Water
Salt
1 cup Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup good-quality canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Tzatziki (Cucumber-Yogurt sauce): Use recipe from Barefoot Contessa
GRILLED SALMON:
4 fresh wild salmon fillets, each about 6 ounces
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 dill sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Several hours before serving, make the potato salad: Rinse the potatoes, leaving their skins on. Put them in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover well and add a sprinkling of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then adjust the heat to maintain a steady boil and cook until the potatoes are just tender enough to be pierced easily with a long metal skewer, about 15 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a large mixing bowl filled with ice and water, and leave until thoroughly cooled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in another mixing bowl, stir together the vinegar, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Peel the potatoes, using your fingertips and, if necessary, a small, sharp knife to slip off their skins. Cut each potato crosswise into discs about 1/4 inch thick and add them to the vinegar mixture. Add the red onion, toss gently, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours. Make tzatziki For the salmon: Preheat an outdoor or indoor charcoal or gas grill. Brush the salmon fillets on both sides with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill to the desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side per 1 inch of thickness for medium, 5 minutes per side for cooked through but still moist. Meanwhile, put the potato salad in a sauté pan with the chicken broth and butter and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper, if necessary. To serve, spoon the potato salad onto 4 serving plates to form even beds. Place a salmon fillet on top of each. Spoon some of the cool cucumber sauce over each fillet and around the plate, transferring the rest to a serving bowl to pass at table. Garnish each serving with a dill sprig. Serve immediately.

TZATZIKI POTATO SALAD



Tzatziki Potato Salad image

Tzatziki, the classic Greek combination of garlic, yogurt and cucumber, is incredibly versatile and often served with grilled meat, gyros, roasted vegetables or simply flatbread. Here, it is the sauce for a fresh potato salad. Opt for a waxy potato, such as red, new or fingerlings, as these varieties contain the least starch and will retain their shape when boiled. (All-purpose Yukon Golds work, too.) The potatoes are left unpeeled for texture, but peel them if you prefer, and make sure they are roughly the same size to ensure even cooking. The tzatziki benefits from resting for at least 10 to 15 minutes before being added to the potatoes, so prepare it before you start the potatoes, or better yet, make it the night before and let it hang out in the fridge so the flavors can get to know one another. A little honey lends a floral, subtle sweetness, but omit it if you want this dish to be purely savory.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     dinner, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Persian or mini cucumbers, coarsely grated
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons honey, plus more as needed (optional)
1 garlic clove, grated
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 1/2 pounds small red, new or fingerling potatoes, washed and halved (or cut into 1-inch pieces, if large)
3 Persian or mini cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1/3 cup black olives, such as Kalamata or oil-cured, pitted, and torn in half if large
1/4 cup chopped dill
1/4 cup chopped mint
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • To make the tzatziki, place grated cucumber in a colander over the sink and squeeze vigorously to remove any excess moisture. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings; it should be tart, savory and a little sweet. Add more salt, pepper, honey and lemon juice accordingly; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and simmer over medium-high for 12 to 15 minutes until just tender. Drain and allow to cool for 8 to 10 minutes until they are just warm to the touch.
  • Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes with the tzatziki, sliced cucumbers, olives, dill and mint; season generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze the lemon on top and serve. Store leftovers in a covered container, chilled, for 1 to 2 days.

TZATZIKI POTATO SALAD



Tzatziki Potato Salad image

My son has an egg allergy, so this potato salad is perfect for him. For extra color, add radishes, apple and garlic dill pickles. -Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds small red potatoes, halved
1 carton (12 ounces) refrigerated tzatziki sauce
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; cool completely., In a small bowl, mix tzatziki sauce, celery, yogurt, green onions, dill, parsley, salt, celery salt, pepper and, if desired, mint. Spoon over potatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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