Mediterranean Braai Potato Salad – incorporating olives, feta cheese, and a light olive oil dressing with Mediterranean herbs.

Mediterranean Braai Potato Salad

This Mediterranean Braai Potato Salad is a delicious way to incorporate olives, feta cheese, and a light olive oil dressing with Mediterranean herbs into a classic potato salad. It is sure to be a hit at any summer gathering!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup of pitted black olives, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the cubed potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, until fork-tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
3. To the same bowl, add the chopped olives, crumbled feta cheese, and the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
5. Heat a large braai or grill over medium-high heat.
6. Add the potato salad to the braai and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
7. Remove the potato salad from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.