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Courgettes and Potatoes Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Cypriot
Servings: 5 People

Ingredients

  • 6 Courgettes , dark green ones
  • 3 Large Potatoes
  • 20 Cherry Tomatoes , halved
  • 3 Eggs , hard boiled, cut in four
  • 2 tbsp Capers , roughly chopped
  • 3 Scallions , white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 12 Black Olives , optional
  • 3 tbsp Parsley , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp dry Oregano
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 4 tbsp EVOO , Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Place a large pot filled with water on high fire. Cover and when it comes to a boil add the courgettes and the potatoes. Cook the courgettes for about 15’, to soften a bit, and the potatoes for an extra 10’. Remove from the pot and allow to cool.
  • Once cool enough to handle, cut the courgettes into thick slices, peel the potatoes and cut them the same size chunks as the courgettes.
  • In another small pot filled with water add the eggs, bring to a boil and cook for 8’. Remove from the pot and allow to cool.
  • Make the dressing by add into a bowl the mustard along with the oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle the oil while whisking.
  • To assemble the salad, use a flat plate and add the courgettes with the potatoes, tomatoes, capers, scallions, optionally the olives and the parsley. Pour the dressing and fold gently. Finally add the eggs and serve.