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Egg Free Greek Potato Salad Recipe

May 18, 2012 by Jeanette 43 Comments

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Egg free Greek potato salad is a lighter, healthier potato salad.

Greek Potato Salad (Egg-Free)

Greek Potato Salad (Egg-Free)

My oldest son returned home from his first year of college last weekend, and I’ve been a little off kilter this entire week. It feels like I’m a day or two behind…perhaps it was the five loads of laundry that he deposited on the floor of our  laundry room when he arrived home, or the extra food that I had to take into consideration when shopping and cooking this past week. There was one evening when there wasn’t enough food to go around. I was just as happy eating a salad for dinner, but it has been a bit of an adjustment increasing the quantity of food I make for dinner.

My other boys always tease me when their older brother comes home. “Oh, I get it, Ryan’s home, so you’re making all his favorite foods.” Well, there is some truth to that I have to admit. After nine months living on dorm food, I am happy to feed my son as much good food as possible before he returns to college in the fall. In fact, he has come home a more diverse eater – he now likes Thai food, something he wouldn’t touch before he left for college.

Apparently, he has not been eating too many vegetables at school (he reports that he has been putting lettuce and tomatoes on his sandwiches and eating bananas daily so I guess that’s better than no vegetables or fruit at all), so I am making sure he gets as many vegetables and fruits into his system this summer as I can. I even tried sneaking some vegetables into his chicken quesadillas at lunch one day, but got called on it. I just laughed it off, and he ate it, so hey, it was worth it.

My husband and I are thrilled to have our son home for the summer. So many of his friends are working away from home this summer, so I am thankful that he was able to find a job locally and will be able to spend some time with his siblings. Our family dynamics have shifted once again, and although there will be three drivers in the house sharing one car come June, all four of the boys are together again, playing basketball outside, and back to their old antics. There’s definitely more noise and activity in the house.

Now that summer is on the horizon, I’ve been thinking about more casual, outdoor entertaining, which often includes a variety of cold salads that can be made ahead of time. For some Spring salad inspiration, here are some salads from last Spring and Summer that I am planning on making again soon. Our local farmer’s market just opened last weekend, and my CSA (“Community Shared Agriculture”) box should be starting in a few weeks, so I will have plenty of farm fresh produce to play with.

Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Lemon Olive Oil Dressing 

Arugula and Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad with Lemon Dressing

Snow Pea, Radish and Scallion Salad

Snow Pea and Radish Salad

Snow Pea, Radish and Scallion Salad

Warm Roasted Corn Salsa Salad

Warm Roasted Corn Salsa © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Cucumber and Red Onion Salad (cucumbers, red onions, dill, rice vinegar, and a little organic sugar)

cucumber onion dill salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Another American favorite for picnics, barbeques and casual entertaining is potato salad. There are so many varieties of potato salad, some savory, some on the sweeter side. I tend to like the more savory types of potato salad that are not laden with mayonnaise. This week, I tried a lighter egg free Greek Potato Salad by Cat Cora with a Mediterranean twist. I was drawn to this recipe because it contained no mayonnaise, making it egg-free and picnic-friendly, meaning this potato salad can sit out for a longer period of time than the typical potato salad. On a hot summer day, this is particularly important when entertaining. You don’t want to get anyone sick ;).

Greek Potato Salad (Egg-Free)

Today, a group of bloggers is honoring Cat Cora as one of the Top 50 Women Game Changers in Food. I can’t believe we are nearing the end of this list at #48 today. I have been watching Cat Cora on Iron Chef for the last several years and always admired her as the first and only female Iron Chef.

Cat Cora is of Greek descent and was born in Jackson, Mississippi, where she grew up in a Greek community. Her cooking style was influenced by some of the great cooks in America – Julia Child, Barbara Tropp, M.F.K. Fisher, as well as her grandmother. Not only did Cat receive Bon Appetit Magazine’s Teacher of the Year Award in 2006, but she was also named executive chef of the magazine in the same year.

Cat Cora is also president and founder of Chefs for Humanity, an organization that was founded in response to the 2004 tsunami disaster, and serves as the nutritional spokesperson for UNICEF.

I would love to hear what your favorite healthy Spring and Summer salad ideas are.

Greek Potato Salad (Egg-Free)
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Greek Potato Salad (Egg-Free)

Adapted from Cat Cora. The original recipe called for fresh dill which I did not have, so I just left it out. Although some people say it is better to cook potatoes whole (so they don't get water-logged), I cut my potatoes into even pieces so they would cook faster, and this potato salad came out just fine.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium-sized red potatoes washed and scrubbed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Dressing

  • 1 medium red onion halved and sliced into half moons
  • 1/4 cup thinly chopped scallions green and white parts
  • 15 pitted and halved kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Potatoes:

  1. Cut potatoes in half if large; otherwise you can leave them whole. Place potatoes in an 8 quart pot along with enough water to cover and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until just tender, about 20-30 minutes depending on large the potatoes are. Use a fork or knife to test the potatoes. Potatoes are done when fork pierces potatoes through. Drain well. Cut potatoes into quarters. Reserve.

Dressing:

  1. Combine the onions, spring onions, olives, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium sized salad bowl.

Potato Salad

  1. Toss potatoes with Dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

If you’re interested in joining our group as we cook our way through this list of 50 influential women in food, just ask Mary from One Perfect Bite. Please stop by and take a look at what the rest of the group made this week in celebration of Cat Cora:

Linda from There and Back Again
Val from More Than Burnt Toast
Taryn from Have Kitchen Will Feed
Susan from The Spice Garden
Heather from girlichef
Miranda from Mangoes and Chutney
Mary from One Perfect Bite
Sue from The View from The Great Island
Barbara from Movable Feasts
Nancy from Picadillo
Kathleen from Bake Away With Me
Veronica from My Catholic Kitchen
Mireya of My Healthy Eating Habits
Claudia – Journey of an Italian Cook
Alyce – More Time at the Table
Amrita – Beetle’s Kitchen Escapades
Martha – Simple Nourished Living
Jill – Saucy Cooks
Sarah – Everything in the Kitchen Sink

 

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Comments

  1. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I have a lot of respect for Cat Cora for the charity work she does, and I do love her recipes. It’s so nice that your group is honoring her as a game changer!

    Reply
  2. bellini says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Cat’s salad does sound perfect for picnic weather Jeanette. My own daughter is coming this weekend so I can realize part of of the joy you are experiencing with having your son home for the summer!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 18, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      So glad to hear your daughter is coming home this weekend – I know there will come a time when my son will not be coming home for the summer, so I am enjoying every day.

      Reply
  3. Heather @girlichef says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I’ve really been in the mood for salads lately, as well. I love a good potato salad – this sounds great! I chose a salad for Cat, as well. I think she inspires such fresh fare. 🙂

    Reply
  4. claudia says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:06 am

    Ahh college – the mecca of not eating healthy! Loving the potato salad. I prefer it without the mayo – and not just for health reasons. This is a beauty.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 18, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      College eating is a challenge. Hoping next year will be better since my son will be living off campus.

      Reply
  5. JulieD says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:23 am

    All of these salads look amazing! I love your potato salad!

    Reply
  6. Jill~a SaucyCook says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:28 am

    VOTED!!! AGAIN!!! GO JEANETTE!!!
    It is wonderful when your kids return home, no matter how old they are or how long it is for! And my son proved that one can live on ramen noodles for years! The potato salad looks wonderful, as do the rest of your salads, and I am not a potato salad fan!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 18, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks for your continued support Jill – I really appreciate it! It is so nice to have my son home. I think ramen noodles are a staple in dorm food. Hopefully one day, someone will come out with a healthier option that’s just as easy to make.

      Reply
  7. Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    The potato salad looks good, but I love that roasted corn salad. Did you roast the tomatoes too?
    I’m still voting for you. Let’s keep you at #1.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 18, 2012 at 4:28 pm

      Mireya, I tossed the tomatoes in with the corn towards the end of the sautéing process. Thanks for your continued voting – I’ve been voting for you too – we can support each other!

      Reply
  8. Alyce Morgan says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    I like all kinds of egg-free potato salad; this one’s beautiful. Good luck, Jeanette–with the contest and also with feeding five boys. My youngest, who’s in grad school, is not coming home for the first time this summer. I’m missing her already! Enjoy them:)

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 18, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks for your well wishes Alyce. It is really hard planning meals now as my oldest son’s plans seem to be spur of the moment, but I am so enjoying him being home. I know I will miss him dearly when he stops coming home for the summer. Hope you see your daughter soon.

      Reply
  9. Lexie says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Jeanette … oh this homecoming story warmed my heart! So happy you can have your big boy home for the summer. I can’t even imagine the day when my first will leave. I hope he WANTS to come home for his breaks … you must be a well-loved mamma … well, I KNOW you are. xoLexie

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 18, 2012 at 4:31 pm

      Thanks Lexie, I am so happy to have my son home for the summer. We all missed him, especially my youngest son. We’ve been really fortunate – he actually came home six times during the school year so it was really nice. I know that won’t last, so I am treasuring every moment. Enjoy your kids – time flies!

      Reply
  10. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Arugula salad and corn salsa are my favourites!

    Reply
  11. Carolyn says

    May 18, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    A lot of great salad recipes here, Jeanette!

    Reply
  12. Kathy says

    May 18, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I just voted again for you and looks like your in the top spot!! Congrats! Your potato salad looks really delicious! I’m sure it was a hit with your family. Nice post!

    Reply
  13. veronica gantley says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I love this because it does not have any gloppy mayo. It looks very fresh and flavorful . Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  14. Susan says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Mmmm! Lighter than the usual mayo-laden potato salad … perfect for summer and a dieter who wants some potato without all the extra calories.

    Reply
  15. Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says

    May 19, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Cat Cora is the only Iron Chef I like. And I admire all her work! She’s a wonderful woman and her recipes are delicious!

    Reply
  16. Miranda says

    May 19, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Yay #1!!!!

    I love the sound of this salad, and I am with you – a always cut my potatoes so they cook faster!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:35 am

      Thanks Miranda – I’m usually short on time so I end up cutting my potatoes. Haven’t had a problem yet as long as I drain them really well.

      Reply
  17. Kellie@foodtoglow says

    May 19, 2012 at 3:50 am

    Anyone who thinks potato salad is unhealthy needs to look here. Would love this with chives & chive flowers.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:20 am

      Thanks Kellie – chive flowers would be really pretty on this salad, thanks for the idea.

      Reply
  18. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    May 19, 2012 at 4:38 am

    Oh I remember that bad dorm food. 🙁 Lucky he’s home to enjoy his mom’s fabulous cooking!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:37 am

      Thanks Sylvie, I’m so glad to have him back home and love cooking for him – he’s been a bit “deprived” this past school year.

      Reply
  19. EA-The Spicy RD says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:05 am

    How fun to have your son home for the summer! We go through enough food and laundry here with a 9 yo boy & 10 yo girl. I cant begin to imagine the quantity of food you must buy with 3 older boys! Love all your summer salads. The Greek salad reminds me of one I make. I got the recipe from my parents friends who are from Greece, and it is delicious! Have fun with your sons 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:38 am

      Thanks EA – yes, lots of food and tons of laundry! So interesting, I wasn’t sure this was actually a true Greek potato salad, but now that you say you grew up with, sounds like it is truly Greek.

      Reply
  20. Jennifer says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Hi Jeannette,
    Your Cucumber and Red Onion Salad does not seem to have a hyperlink. I fondly remember my mom making a version of this salad, and would love to try yours!

    Thank you,
    Jennifer

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 20, 2012 at 12:19 am

      Hi Jennifer, I don’t have a posted recipe for this salad. I made it last summer and will have to recreate it – it was simply cucumbers, red onions, rice vinegar and a little organic sugar. I did salt the cucumbers for a little bit to extract some of the liquid before tossing it with the other ingredients.

      Reply
  21. Jersey girl cooks says

    May 20, 2012 at 8:19 am

    I can always use another good summer salad recipe. Very nice.

    Reply
  22. angie says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Thank you for stopping by and linking up Jeanette!:) Love to see your recipes!
    I vote for you everyday 😀

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 20, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks for hosting such a fun event Angie, and thanks for your daily votes – you are sweet.

      Reply
  23. Joanne says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:26 am

    whenever I cook for my family, I’m always a bit afraid that there won’t be enough food…mostly because my brother eats SO MUCH! It’s amazing.

    All of these summer salads sound delicious! I’ve definitely been in a salad-eating mood lately given all this gorgeous weather!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 20, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      Isn’t it funny how much food guys can eat? There have been more than a few dinners when I am short of food by the time I get to my plate. Of course, I’m just as happy with a salad (that’s what happened again tonight!). I’m with you, with this warm weather we’ve been having, I’ve been eating a salad every night at dinner.

      Reply
  24. Mary says

    May 20, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    I love the salad you chose to highlight Cat Cora’s style of cooking. It sounds delicious. I hope you are enjoying having your oldest at home. That amount of laundry sounds daunting :-). Have a wonderful evening. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  25. France @ Beyond The Peel says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    What a fun twist on a classic Greek salad and a fantastic reminder of all the lovely salads you are constantly inspiring us with.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 21, 2012 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks France – I always look forward to warmer weather when all the local fresh produce comes to market. I joined a CSA again this year and can’t wait for it to start.

      Reply
  26. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

    May 21, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Yum! I love all things salads. And this greek potato salad looks scrumptious.

    Reply
  27. Terra says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    These salads look gorgeous! I love finding new ideas for salads, the snow pea salad is very fun and unique:-) Take care, Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  28. Heather says

    May 27, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Thank you for posting this Greek potato salad recipe. My daughter was just diagnosed with and egg allergy. I have been searching for healthy egg free picnic recipes. We will definately make this one!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 27, 2012 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Heather, I know how hard it can be when you have an egg allergy. My son has a mild egg allergy, but I took him off of eggs for 6 months last year. Fortunately, there are many ways to substitute for eggs in baking, and there are plenty of healthy recipes such as this potato salad that are just as delicious as those containing eggs.

      Reply

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