Simple flavors taste the best. If you also believe in this saying then you will definitely enjoy this Armenian potato salad made with some very basic ingredients. If a classic potato salad with all the rich ingredients is too heavy for you and you want to make a light and simple salad with potatoes then do try this Armenian salad recipe. It’s vegan and gluten-free. If you enjoy exploring different cuisines and want to try more Armenian recipes then do check out the recipes for Armenian eggplant salad and Armenian lentils and apricot salad.
Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions
Potatoes: Use a waxy or less starchy variety of potatoes. Unlike a classic American potato salad in which potatoes are partially mashed, the potato cubes should retain their shape in Armenian potato salad. I have used Yukon gold potatoes. Onion: Use red onion in this recipe. Garlic: Garlic powder can be used too but fresh garlic will give better flavor. Fresh herbs: I have used fresh mint leaves and parsley. Dried mint powder can also be used. Other fresh herbs that go well in this salad are cilantro and green onions. Red chili flakes and powder: I have used both red chili flakes and red chili powder to add heat as well as color this potato salad. For red chili powder, you can use cayenne pepper, Kashmiri red chili powder, paprika, etc., depending on how much heat you want to add to the salad. You can skip one or both of them if you want a milder flavor.
Other ingredient details and nutritional information are given in the recipe card. Step 1: Wash and boil the potatoes. Allow them to reach room temperature and then peel. Cut into bite-size pieces. Step 2: Make salad dressing by mixing extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes, red chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Step 3: Put boiled potato cubes, sliced onions, and chopped fresh herbs in a large salad bowl. Pour salad dressing on top. Step 4: Gently toss. Check and adjust the seasoning. Your light and refreshing Armenian-style potato salad is ready to be enjoyed.
Serving Armenian potato salad
This salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. It has very tasty but basic flavors because of which you can easily pair it up with the meals of different cuisines. You can serve this potato salad as a side dish or stuff it in wraps like this falafel wrap.
Storing the leftovers
Store the leftover salad in an airtight container and refrigerate. Consume within 2 days.
Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions
Use a less starchy variety of potatoes to make this salad. Don’t overboil the potatoes otherwise, they will break when tossed. Toss the salad gently so that the potatoes don’t turn mushy. Don’t cut the potato cubes into very small pieces as small pieces break easily. Let the steam of boiled potatoes escape before mixing them with other ingredients. Baby potatoes can also be used in this Armenian potato salad. Chopped spring onion greens also taste great in this dish. If you don’t have parsley, use cilantro or any fresh herb of your choice. For the best result, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
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