Mom's Italian Potato Salad

Dressed with a light red wine vinaigrette, the vegetables in this potato salad really stand out. Cucumber and celery give the salad a great crunchy texture, while the olives lend a tangy saltiness that makes this Italian potato salad pop with flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 5 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 5 large Yukon Gold potatoes
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.75 cup green olives with pimento, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, then chill. Stir the potato salad again before serving.