Warm Grilled Potato Salad
4 servings
15 minutes
Warm grilled potato salad is a vibrant embodiment of rustic Italian cuisine, combining simplicity and exquisite flavor. This salad hails from the regions of Tuscany, where fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs play a key role. Grilled young red potatoes develop a delicious crispy crust while remaining soft inside. A mixture of olive oil, lemon, and Italian herbs gives it a rich Mediterranean aroma. The dressing made from white balsamic vinegar, parsley, capers, and olives adds zesty notes and highlights its multifaceted taste. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish delicacies, creating the feeling of a sunny day on an Italian terrace.
1
Boil the potatoes in boiling water, unpeeled, until almost cooked.
- New red potatoes: 1 kg
2
Preheat the grill or barbecue.
3
Cut the potato in half and put it on skewers.
4
In a bowl, mix 0.3 cups of olive oil, herb mix, zest and juice of half a lemon, a bit of salt and pepper. Brush the mixture on the potatoes and place on the grill. Cook until done and golden brown.
- Olive oil: 0.6 glass
- Italian herb blend: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
5
Transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
6
In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, vinegar, parsley, chopped capers, and finely chopped olives. Drizzle over the salad and gently toss. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
- Olive oil: 0.6 glass
- White balsamic vinegar: 4 tablespoons
- Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
- Capers: 3 tablespoons
- Pitted black olives: 10 pieces