Italian Potato Salad (Insalata Di Patate) Recipe

Name: Italian Potato Salad (Insalata Di Patate)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red potatoes, medium-size; ⅓ cup celery, diced (about 1 stalk); ½ cup cucumber, pared and diced; ½ cup ripe olives, pitted and diced; 2 tablespoons onions, minced; ¾ cup Italian dressing (see recipe below); ¼ teaspoon oregano; ½ tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 red potatoes, medium-size
⅓ cup celery, diced (about 1 stalk)
½ cup cucumber, pared and diced
½ cup ripe olives, pitted and diced
2 tablespoons onions, minced
¾ cup Italian dressing (see recipe below)
¼ teaspoon oregano
½ tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Dressing.
2
Combine olive oil, wine vinegar, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in salad shaker or screw-top jar.
3
Shake well.
4
Chill in refrigerator.
5
Shake thoroughly before using.
6
Salad.
7
Dice and cook potatoes until tender.
8
Chill cooked potatoes in refrigerator while you prepare celery, cucumber, olives and onion.
9
Carefully combine cooked potatoes, celery, cucumber, olives, and onion with 3/4 cup Italian Dressing and oregano.
10
Cover salad, and chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

146

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red potatoes, medium-size, ⅓ cup celery, diced (about 1 stalk), ½ cup cucumber, pared and diced, ½ cup ripe olives, pitted and diced, and more.

Yes, Italian Potato Salad (Insalata Di Patate) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Potato Salad (Insalata Di Patate)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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