Turkish Potato Salad (Patates Salatası)

Serves 4

Prep. time 20 minutes

Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Salad

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped

1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and sliced

½ bunch parsley, finely chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons hot chili flakes

Juice of 1 lemon

2 teaspoons sumac (optional)

Directions

1. Boil water in a deep saucepan or cooking pot; add the potatoes.
2. Boil for 15 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside. Potatoes keep on cooking after you take them out of the pot, so do not over-boil or they will break.
3. Combine the potatoes, parsley, peppers, and onion in a mixing bowl.
4. Add the sumac and chili flakes; combine well.
5. Add the oil and lemon juice and toss well.
6. Serve fresh with optional meat or fish meze dish.