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Greek Potato Salad
Πατατοσαλάτα
Potatoes with onion, parsley and lemon-oil dressing
Wine & oil daysPrep 10 minCook 20 minServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the potatoes in their skins until just tender. Peel and cut into chunks while warm.
- Whisk the oil, lemon, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Toss the warm potatoes with the dressing.
- Add the onions, parsley and capers.
Tip. No mayonnaise in the Greek version.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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