Name: Italian Potato Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 to 8 cubed boiled potatoes with no skins Italian Potato Salad Recipe; 1 can of pitted large black olive or kalamata olives; 3 chopped plum tomatoes; 1 can chickpeas drained; 1 bell pepper finely chopped; 1 cucumber chopped seeds removed; cubed mozzarella cheese; fresh chopped basil leaves optional; Optional Additions and Suggestions: chopped celery, finely chopped onions, sliced radishes, fresh spinach, cabbage slaw, fresh peas, cubed avocado, corn cut off the cob, chopped fresh broccoli, julienne carrots, hot peppers, cherry peppers, genoa or hard salami, provolone cubed, pepperoni, dried Italian sausage, prosciutto, hot capicola chopped. Artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, cooked artichoke, cooked or raw zucchini cubes or other squash, arugula or cooked escarole, freshly cooked beans of any kind, fresh cauliflower or broccoli florets.

This basic Italian potato salad is simple to make no mayo, with all the makings of an antipasto salad except with a combination of potatoes.

Here is a wonderful cold potato salad with simple seasoning, and vegetables, tossed with a little vinegar, and olive oil dressing and makes the perfect side dish with anything you serve it with.

Just about anything can go into the salad an Italian platter of cold-cut meats, olives, tomatoes, and cheeses can be mixed and matched to your personal preference.

I love how much lighter the classic mayonnaise-style potato salads and, plus with all the additional ingredients this one can really be a whole meal in itself.

Potatoes absorb the dressing and meld wonderful fresh flavor plus leftovers are even better the next day or chilled overnight, so no problem making this ahead of time.

If you are a potato fan, you may want to try two other favorites, Air Fried Potato Fan or Oven-Roasted, and our Salt and Vinegar Potato recipes then.

This recipe is a nice alternative to the heavy mayo-ladened salad and a great side dish no matter what bbq or event you bring this to.

Scroll all the way down to the recipe card for how to make this great recipe!

this is all Italian style potato salad with vinegar and oil lots of vegetables salami and pepperoni

Why You Will Love Mom's Recipe For Italian Inspired Potato Salad

Packed with authentic Italian deli flavors.
Perfect for summer cookouts, holidays, and parties.
Can easily be made vegetarian.
Naturally gluten-free.
Easy to prepare ahead of time.
The dressing becomes even more flavorful overnight.
Completely customizable with your favorite antipasto ingredients.
Colorful presentation that's always impressive.
Below I will give you many suggestions you can try in the salad of substitute.

Additions and Mix In Suggestions

Sun-dried tomatoes
Artichoke hearts
Hearts of palm
Fresh spinach
Baby arugula
Kalamata olives
Cubed provolone, Asiago cheese Parmesan shavings
White beans
Chickpeas
Marinated mushrooms
Grilled zucchini
Cucumber
Fresh diced bell peppers , Banana peppers Pepperencini
Fresh oregano
Capers
Toasted pine nuts
Crushed pistachios for crunch

this is a potato salad made with vegetables and Italian dressing

Great Tips for A Successful Italian Potato Salad

Baby red potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape beautifully while remaining creamy inside.
Salt the Water Seasoning the cooking water gives the potatoes flavor from the inside out
Dress While Warm Warm potatoes soak up vinaigrette much better than cold potatoes, creating deeper flavor.
Chill Before Serving The flavors blend together beautifully after an hour or two in the refrigerator.
Overnight is even better.
Don't Overcook Cook until just fork tender.
Overcooked potatoes fall apart during mixing.
Add Fresh Herbs Last Fresh basil and parsley maintain their vibrant flavor and color when stirred in just before serving.

sliced and chunks of pepperoni and genoa salami

Delicious Variations

Vegetarian Antipasto Potato Salad Skip the meats and load up on marinated vegetables, mozzarella, olives, roasted peppers, and fresh herbs.
Italian Deli Style Add salami, pepperoni, capicola, provolone, and extra pepperoncini
Mediterranean Version Include feta cheese, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, and oregano.
Creamy Italian Potato Salad Mix a few tablespoons of mayonnaise with the vinaigrette for a creamier texture while still keeping those bold Italian flavors.

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Questions About This Salad

Can I make this ahead of time? Absolutely. In fact, it's even better after several hours in the refrigerator.
Can I leave out the meat? Yes! The vegetarian version is just as delicious and packed with Italian flavor.
What potatoes work best?Yukon Gold and baby red potatoes are the best choices because they stay firm after cooking.
Can I use bottled Italian dressing?Yes, but homemade dressing offers fresher flavor and lets you control the seasoning.