Summer in Canada always meant that there were plenty vine ripe tomatoes which are the perfect ingredient for Italian Potato and Tomato Salad Recipe.
To this day, my parents still grow a vegetable garden during summertime with home grown vegetables like zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes.
We always had so many tomatoes and zucchini that mom always needed to be creative on how to use them up. One of my favorite dishes fluffy zucchini fritters was on the table often and they were scrumptious!
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Here's Why You'll Love this Dish
- perfect for potluck dinners or barbecue's because it's packable
- cost effective for large crowds
- great for using garden tomatoes
- great tasting
Another great dish is a zucchini and eggplant sauté especially if you have a surplus of garden vegetables. Top it off with the parmesan cheese and you have the Italian version of "poutine".
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How to Make Potato Salad
This Italian potato and tomato salad is super easy to make and comes together in minutes.
Use beefsteak tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes
Boil, peel and slice your potatoes.
Add chopped tomatoes (do not remove the seeds.
Add herbs, onion and dressing. Best left to sit for a while to marinate.
Storage: This tomato and potato salad is best eaten immediately. Storage of leftovers not recommended due to the fact that the acidity of the vinegar will eat away at the tomatoes.
Meal Prep Tips
Peel potatoes after you have boiled them and let cool down. Then slice and add to your bowl. Mom says that if you peel them before boiling, you'll take away any protein they have and since they have very little protein it's best to leave the skin on during boiling.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few suggestions that will give your potato and tomato salad a little kick:
- Kalamata Olives - add kalamata olives
- Green Beans - substitute green beans for the tomatoes or add them to the salad!
- Protein - make this simple salad the perfect lunch able by adding a protein like tuna or chicken
The perfect recipe isn't that far away. I'd love to know how you substituted ingredients to fit your dietary needs. Drop a comment below and let me know!
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Let the potatoes cool so that they are easier to peel and add them to the bowl while they are still warm to absorb some of the dressing.
Don't overcook the potatoes. Cook until tender, but not falling apart. Let them cool before adding dressing.
Starchy potatoes should be cooked with the peel on and try to use medium sized potatoes not large ones.
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Recipe Details
Mom's Italian Potato and Tomato Salad Recipe
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caIngredients
- 20 oz tomatoes about 2 medium, preferably beefsteak or heirloom, chopped but not seeded
- 24 oz potatoes about 4 medium, peeled and sliced
- 1 White Onions sliced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 fresh basil leaves chopped
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil potatoes whole with skin on. Let cool, peel and chop. Place in a bowl.
- Chop tomatoes but do not seed them (that's the best part and keeps the tomato juicy).
- Add sliced onions, chopped garlic, olive oil and vinegar. Season as per your preference with salt and pepper. Add herbs like oregano and fresh basil leaves.
- Let sit to marinates and serve and eat on the same day.
Notes
Meal Prep Tips
Peel potatoes after you have boiled them and let cool down. Then slice and add to your bowl. Mom says that if you peel them before boiling, you'll take away any protein they have and since they have very little protein it's best to leave the skin on during boiling.Nutrition
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Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Colette Rwberry says
This salad is the best I ever had. Gave my neighbor the recipe. I will it often. Thanks for a 2servings. Since I live alone its great and of course I sacrefice myself (ha ha) and eat it all. You bet I will visit often. Love love pasta. Have a super day. A la prochaine. Colette
AmyG says
Glad you liked it!