Savory Spanish Potato Salad
This potato salad is made with potatoes, red bell pepper, and olives. It has a dressing made with olive oil. The salad goes well with many main dishes.
The potatoes are cooked until they are tender. Then they are mixed with the other ingredients.
The salad is served with lemon wedges on the side.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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This potato salad is made with potatoes, red bell pepper, and olives. It has a dressing made with olive oil. The salad goes well with many main dishes.
The potatoes are cooked until they are tender. Then they are mixed with the other ingredients.
The salad is served with lemon wedges on the side.
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Ingredients 10
1 pound small red potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
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Place 1 pound small red potatoes into a pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Slice potatoes about 1/2-inch thick and place in a bowl.
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Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar together in a bowl. Stir in 2 crushed garlic cloves. Pour dressing over potatoes and lightly toss to coat.
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Mix 1 chopped small red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley into potatoes. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve salad with 1 lemon cut into wedges to squeeze over each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Sodium 193mg
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Total Carbohydrate 24g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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