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Spiced Herb Potato Salad

A warm potato salad tossed with ground cumin, paprika, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.

30 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 lbs cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook for 10-12 minutes until tender, then drain thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp sweet paprika.

  4. 4

    Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Toss warm Yukon Gold potatoes with the warm oil mixture, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Spiced Herb Potato Salad?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (12 minutes): "Cook for 10-12 minutes until tender, then drain thoroughly."

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Spiced Herb Potato Salad?

The entry for Spiced Herb Potato Salad calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

How many calories are in Spiced Herb Potato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 4 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Spiced Herb Potato Salad?

It is not a good candidate. The base of Spiced Herb Potato Salad is potatoes, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Spiced Herb Potato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the potatoes drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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