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Turkish patates salatasi with herbs, red onion, and carrots in a bowl.

Patates Salatası (Turkish Potato Salad)

Patates Salatası (Turkish Potato Salad) layered with herbs, crunch, and a citrusy finish that feels like a shared table moment.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
Calories: 315

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds potatoes starchy potatoes like Yukon Gold scrubbed
  • 7 stalks green onions finely chopped green and white parts
  • 1 large carrot peeled and finely grated
  • 1 large onion red or white very thinly sliced
  • 6 leaves romaine lettuce roughly chopped for texture
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley finely chopped loosely packed
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
  • medium lemons freshly squeezed juice
  • teaspoons salt fine sea salt adjust to taste
  • teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 teaspoons sumac adds citrusy tang
  • teaspoons red chili flakes Turkish pul biber preferred

Method
 

  1. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover completely with water, then sprinkle salt over the top and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Lower the heat to medium-low, partially cover, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart, checking after 20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes, rinse briefly with cold water, let rest for a few minutes, then drain again so they are slightly warm for peeling.
  4. Peel the potatoes and cut them into large bite-size chunks, then transfer them to a spacious mixing bowl.
  5. Add the green onions, grated carrot, sliced onion, chopped lettuce, and parsley directly over the potatoes.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, sumac, and red chili flakes until well blended.
  7. Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated, then serve right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 210gCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 650mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3600IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature, when the potatoes soak up every bit of the tangy dressing and herbs.

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