Garden Fresh New Potato Salad with Green Beans & Mediterranean Flavors

This colorful Mediterranean potato salad celebrates summer gardens with jewel-toned new potatoes, crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives. Tossed in a zesty oregano-lemon vinaigrette, it’s a make-ahead crowd-pleaser that actually improves as flavors meld. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or potlucks!

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6-8
Diet: Vegan-Friendly (omit cheese)

Ingredients

Salad Base:

• 1½ lbs assorted new potatoes (red, purple, yellow; scrubbed, unpeeled)
• 8 oz green/wax beans (trimmed, blanched, cut in 1″ pieces)
• 2 large ripe tomatoes (½” dice)
• 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives (halved)
• ⅓ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp capers (drained)
• Pinch red pepper flakes

Oregano-Lemon Vinaigrette:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt + freshly ground black pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook Potatoes

• Place potatoes in large pot; cover with cold water + 1 tbsp salt.
• Boil covered, then simmer 20-30 mins until tender. Drain.

2. Prep Vegetables

• While potatoes cook, combine beans, tomatoes, onion, olives, parsley, capers, and pepper flakes in large bowl.

3. Make Dressing

• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in jar. Season with salt/pepper.

4. Assemble Salad

• When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut into bite-sized pieces. Add to vegetable bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
• Season with extra salt/pepper if needed.

5. Serve or Store

• Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
• Pro Tip: Refrigerate 2+ hours before serving for best flavor!

Pro Tips for Perfection

• Potato Hack: Steam potatoes instead of boiling to preserve color/nutrients.
• Blanching Beans: Boil 2 mins, then plunge into ice water for vibrant crunch.
• Make-Ahead Magic: Prep 1-2 days ahead; dressing soaks into potatoes beautifully.
• Cheese Lover’s Twist: Add ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese.
• Protein Boost: Top with flaked tuna or chickpeas for a main dish.
• No New Potatoes? Substitute fingerlings or halved baby Yukon Golds.