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Spicy North African Potato Salad

North African · Lunch · Easy

Spicy North African Potato Salad

Total
38 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4
Calories
310
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Warm potatoes drink in lemon-harissa dressing, then meet peppery arugula, cool mint, feta and toasted pine nuts.

Dressing the potatoes while warm gives spicy North African potato salad flavor all the way through. Harissa adds chile heat, while the greens and mint keep the rich potatoes and cheese from feeling heavy.

Choose waxy potatoes that hold together after boiling. Let them lose their steam before tossing with arugula, and add the feta last so it stays in little crumbles rather than dissolving into the dressing.

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Method

  1. Cover potatoes with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for until a knife slides through easily; drain.

  2. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for , stirring until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate.

  3. Whisk harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Toss with warm potatoes and scallions, then cool for .

  4. Arrange arugula in a bowl. Add potatoes and their dressing, mint, feta cheese and pine nuts; turn gently and serve.

Forkue tips

  • Choose feta made with microbial or vegetable rennet when serving vegetarians.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate dressed potatoes separately for up to 3 days. Add arugula, mint and pine nuts just before serving; assembled salad loses its crispness overnight.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

310Calories
7gProtein
36gCarbs
17gFat

Spicy North African Potato Salad: FAQ

Can I omit the pine nuts?

Yes. The salad still has plenty of texture from scallions and arugula; toasted pumpkin seeds are another option.

Can I serve it cold?

Yes. Bring the potatoes out briefly before serving so the olive oil loosens, then add the fresh greens.

How do I store and reheat Spicy North African Potato Salad?

Refrigerate dressed potatoes separately for up to 3 days. Add arugula, mint and pine nuts just before serving; assembled salad loses its crispness overnight.

How long does Spicy North African Potato Salad take?

About 38 min in total: 15 min prep and 23 min cooking.

What do I need to make Spicy North African Potato Salad?

The key ingredients are baby potatoes, harissa paste, lemon juice, scallions, arugula and feta cheese, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Spicy North African Potato Salad?

Choose feta made with microbial or vegetable rennet when serving vegetarians.

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