Potato Salad with Olives, Tomatoes, and Capers Recipe

Potato Salad with Olives, Tomatoes, and Capers Recipe

  • 2 1/2 pounds medium red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 12-ounce cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cubed
  • 4 large plum tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 24 black oil-cured olives, pitted, halved
  • 1/4 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, quartered
  1. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool. Peel potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces and place in bowl. Add oil; toss to coat. Add cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, basil, and capers. Whisk vinegar and oregano in bowl; mix into salad. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with eggs and serve.