Grilled Greek Lemon Potato Salad Recipe
This Grilled Greek Lemon Potato Salad combines tender boiled creamer potatoes with charred grill marks, fresh dill, tangy lemon juice, and creamy feta cheese for a flavorful and refreshing side dish perfect for summer barbecues or Mediterranean-inspired meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 lb. creamer potatoes
- Kosher salt, as desired
Dressing & Topping
- 8 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, cover the creamer potatoes with cold water and generously season with kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are just tender and a knife pierces through with little resistance, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
- Prepare Potatoes for Grilling: Transfer the potatoes to a cutting board and slice each in half lengthwise. Place the potato halves into a medium bowl and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss the potatoes gently to coat them evenly with the oil.
- Grill Potatoes: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the potatoes cut side down on the grill and cook undisturbed until char marks develop, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Make Dressing and Toss Salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, 4 ounces of crumbled feta, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and the remaining 5 tablespoons of olive oil until well combined. Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill. Add the grilled potatoes to the bowl and toss gently to coat the potatoes in the dressing and herbs.
- Serve: Transfer the potato salad to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of crumbled feta over the top for garnish and extra flavor.
Notes
- Use creamer potatoes or baby potatoes for the best texture.
- Grilling the potatoes adds a nice smoky flavor and attractive char marks.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and salt to taste for brightness and seasoning.
- This salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Fresh dill is essential for authentic flavor; substitute with fresh parsley if necessary.
Keywords: Greek potato salad, grilled potatoes, lemon potato salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean side dish, grilled creamer potatoes, fresh dill salad
