Moldavian Potato, Feta, and Scallion Salad (Salata de Cartofi cu Brinza)

6 medium-size red-skinned potatoes
1/3 cup olive oil
2 lg. cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, preferably Bulgarian
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions (green onions)
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar, or more to taste
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 imported black olives for garnish

Directions:

Scrub the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Boil in lightly salted water until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool until manageable and cut into 3/4 inch dice.

In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and garlic and then cool to room temperature.

Add the feta and scallions to the potatoes and drizzle with the vinegar. Add the dill and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss all the ingredients together gently. Allow the salad to sit for 1 hour in order for the flavors to settle. Garnish with the olives and serve. Serves 4.

Comments from olga :

Just when you thought you'd run out of all the conceivable potato salad recipes, here is a treat from Moldavia for your next picnic. For additional color, you might enjoy adding roasted red pepper slivers.

User Reviews:

This recipe was so easy, and tasted great!!! I brought it to a picnic and it was a hit. It's very original, and for that I love it!

submitted by baharasanford on November 02, 2006

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