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Armenian potato salad with onions

Published: Jul 25, 2023 by Vandana Chauhan. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Armenian potato salad with red onion and fresh herbs in a black bowl.

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This Armenian potato salad is a very light and tasty salad made with some very basic and easily available ingredients. The simple refreshing flavors of this potato salad make it a great side dish not only for Armenian meals but also for a lot of different cuisines. It's a vegan and gluten-free recipe.

Armenian salad with mint and potato in a bowl with a fork.

Simple flavors taste the best. If you also believe in this saying then you will definitely enjoy this Armenian potato salad made with some very basic ingredients.

If a classic potato salad with all the rich ingredients is too heavy for you and you want to make a light and simple salad with potatoes then do try this Armenian salad recipe.

It's vegan and gluten-free.

If you enjoy exploring different cuisines and want to try more Armenian recipes then do check out the recipes for Armenian eggplant salad and Armenian lentils and apricot salad.

Jump to:
  • What's needed to make Armenian potato salad?
  • Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions
  • How to make (step by step process)?
  • Serving Armenian potato salad
  • Storing the leftovers
  • Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions
  • Frequently asked questions
  • More easy salad recipes
  • Easy potato recipes from around the world
  • Recipe

What's needed to make Armenian potato salad?

For this Armenian potato salad recipe, you will need the ingredients shown below:

Ingredients for Armenian salad with potatoes, labeled.

Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions

  • Potatoes: Use a waxy or less starchy variety of potatoes. Unlike a classic American potato salad in which potatoes are partially mashed, the potato cubes should retain their shape in Armenian potato salad. I have used Yukon gold potatoes.
  • Onion: Use red onion in this recipe.
  • Garlic: Garlic powder can be used too but fresh garlic will give better flavor.
  • Fresh herbs: I have used fresh mint leaves and parsley. Dried mint powder can also be used. Other fresh herbs that go well in this salad are cilantro and green onions.
  • Red chili flakes and powder: I have used both red chili flakes and red chili powder to add heat as well as color this potato salad. For red chili powder, you can use cayenne pepper, Kashmiri red chili powder, paprika, etc., depending on how much heat you want to add to the salad. You can skip one or both of them if you want a milder flavor.

Other ingredient details and nutritional information are given in the recipe card.

How to make (step by step process)?

To make this easy potato salad, just follow the step-by-step instructions given below:

Collage of images of steps 1 to 4 of Armenian potato salad recipe.

Step 1: Wash and boil the potatoes. Allow them to reach room temperature and then peel. Cut into bite-size pieces.

Step 2: Make salad dressing by mixing extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes, red chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. 

Step 3: Put boiled potato cubes, sliced onions, and chopped fresh herbs in a large salad bowl. Pour salad dressing on top.

Step 4: Gently toss. Check and adjust the seasoning.

Your light and refreshing Armenian-style potato salad is ready to be enjoyed.

Armenian potato salad in a bowl with a fork.

Serving Armenian potato salad

This salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

It has very tasty but basic flavors because of which you can easily pair it up with the meals of different cuisines.

You can serve this potato salad as a side dish or stuff it in wraps like this falafel wrap.

Storing the leftovers

Store the leftover salad in an airtight container and refrigerate. Consume within 2 days.

Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions

  • Use a less starchy variety of potatoes to make this salad.
  • Don't overboil the potatoes otherwise, they will break when tossed.
  • Toss the salad gently so that the potatoes don't turn mushy.
  • Don't cut the potato cubes into very small pieces as small pieces break easily.
  • Let the steam of boiled potatoes escape before mixing them with other ingredients.
  • Baby potatoes can also be used in this Armenian potato salad.
  • Chopped spring onion greens also taste great in this dish.
  • If you don't have parsley, use cilantro or any fresh herb of your choice.
  • For the best result, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.

Frequently asked questions

How to avoid potatoes turning mushy in the salad?

To avoid the potatoes turning mushy in the salad, use a less starchy or waxy variety of potatoes, don't overcook them, and don't cut them into very small pieces.

Also, allow the steam of boiled potatoes to get released before mixing them with other ingredients.

To boil, should the potatoes be added to cold water or boiling water?

Add potatoes to cold water and then boil with the water.

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A bowl of Armenian potato salad with onion and fresh herbs.

Armenian potato salad with onions

This Armenian potato salad is a very light and tasty salad made with some very basic and easily available ingredients. The simple refreshing flavors of this potato salad make it a great side dish not only for Armenian meals but also for a lot of different cuisines. It's a vegan and gluten-free recipe.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Armenia
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Vandana Chauhan

Equipment

  • 1 Large cooking pot to boil potatoes
  • 1 large bowl to mix salad ingredients
  • 1 small bowl to make salad dressing
  • Knife and chopping board

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized potatoes around 600 grams
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley
  • 10-12 finely chopped mint leaves
  • ¼ cup lemon juice adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Boil potatoes. Allow them to reach room temperature. Peel and chop into bite-size cubes.
  • Put olive oil, lemon juice, red chili flakes, red chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt into a bowl. Mix and keep aside.
  • Put potato cubes in a large bowl. Add sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves.
  • Pour salad dressing and gently toss. Check and adjust the seasonings, if required.

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Notes

  1. Use a less starchy variety of potatoes to make this potato salad.
  2. Don't overboil the potatoes otherwise, they will break when tossed.
  3. Toss the salad gently so that the potatoes don't turn mushy.
  4. Don't cut the potato cubes into very small pieces as small pieces break easily.
  5. Let the steam of boiled potatoes escape before mixing them with other ingredients.
  6. Baby potatoes can also be used in this Armenian potato salad.
  7. Chopped spring onion greens also taste great in this dish.
  8. If you don't have parsley, use cilantro or any fresh herb of your choice.
  9. For the best result, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
  10. More recipe tips and tricks are shared in the post above, please follow them to make this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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