Sicilian Potato Salad (Insalata Vastasa)

Name: Sicilian Potato Salad (Insalata Vastasa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil &frac13; cup; Lemon zest from 1 lemon 1 tsp; Lemon juice freshly squeezed from 1 lemon ¼ cup; Dried oregano such as Filippone 1 tsp; Kosher salt divided, plus more for the water 1 tsp; Red onion small, thinly sliced ½; Baby Yukon gold potatoes 1 lb; Green beans trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 0.5 lb; Cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes), halved 1 cup; Green olives such as Castelvetrano or Cerignola, pitted ½ cup; Black olives pitted ½ cup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4 persone

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Giada De Laurentiis

This version by Giada De Laurentiis of the famous Sicilian potato salad, is a quintessential summer dish, designed to be savored when the warmth of the day meets the refreshing cool of the evening—perfect conditions for enjoying the rich flavors and textures of freshly boiled potatoes and crisp green beans. This recipe not only captures the essence of Sicilian culinary tradition but also emphasizes the joy of seasonal eating, with ingredients that peak in flavor during the summer months.

Ideal for gatherings or a family dinner, this salad serves as a refreshing side or a light main course. Whether you're dining al fresco or bringing a touch of Sicilian warmth to your table, this dish is sure to delight!

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INGREDIENTS: Extra virgin olive oil ⅓ cup; Lemon zest 1 tsp - from 1 lemon; Lemon juice ¼ cup - freshly squeezed from 1 lemon; Dried oregano 1 tsp - such as Filippone; Kosher salt 1 tsp - divided, plus more for the water; Red onion ½ - small, thinly sliced; Baby Yukon gold potatoes 1 lb; Green beans 0.5 lb - trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces; Cherry tomatoes 1 cup - (or grape tomatoes), halved; Green olives ½ cup - such as Castelvetrano or Cerignola, pitted; Black olives ½ cup - pitted