Green Olive Potato Salad Recipe

Green Olive Potato Salad Recipe

1 serving
Delicious potato salad side dish with green olives and pimentos rather than the traditional pickle versions.

Ingredients

  • Russet Potatoes)

    peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 6 medium potatoes

    7 c
  • Water

    just enough to cover the potatoes

  • Green Salad Olives with Pimentos

    reserve the juice and set aside

    1 jar
  • Salt (or
    ¼ tsp
  • Ground Black Pepper (or
    ½ tsp
  • Vidalia Onion)

    finely diced (about 1/4 cup

    1 small
  • Hard Boiled Eggs

    diced

    2
  • Mayonnaise

    see notes

    1 c
  • Yellow Mustard
    1 tbsp
  • the Reserved Juice from the Olives
    3 tbsp
  • Paprika for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel and wash the Russet potatoes then cut into one inch cubes and add to a large pot. Fill with water to just cover the potatoes. Start the potatoes over medium heat until they begin to boil; reduce heat to medium low and book for 10 minutes. Test for doneness with a fork if needed. (See Notes)

  2. 2

    Drain the potatoes well in a colander, add to a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour the brine juices from the olive jar in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside; add the jar of sliced salad olives with pimentos to the mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Next, add the diced onion, chopped boiled eggs, salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Dressing: in a small mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard and 3 tablespoons of the olive juices; mix to combine then pour over the potato mixture.

  6. 6

    Gently mix all of the potato salad ingredients together until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Green Olive Potato Salad Recipe

Green Olive Potato Salad Recipe

30 min1 serving445 cal

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