EOLIAN POTATOES Sicilian potato salad, a simple and tasty side dish or main course made with basic ingredients, ideal for a light dinner or lunch.
With the heat coming I really didn’t feel like turning on the stove for hours 😅 so I prepared this Eolian potato salad, a simple dish full of flavor that immediately evokes Sicily.
Eolian potatoes (Sicilian potato salad) are one of those clever summer dishes that solve lunch and dinner without stress: simple ingredients, few steps and a very fresh result. It’s a perfect recipe among cold potato salads and one of the most loved quick summer dishes of Mediterranean cuisine.
The Eolian salad originates in the Aeolian Islands, a group of volcanic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea north of Sicily. It is a typical dish of the local peasant cuisine, born as a simple, fresh and nutritious meal, perfect for the hot climate and for those who worked outdoors.
The potatoes combine with typical Aeolian flavors creating a rich, fragrant side dish that is also perfect to take to the beach or for a quick lunch.
Join me in the kitchen today — we have Eolian potatoes.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer and Autumn
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb potatoes (about 3 medium)
- 2 cups tomatoes (about 3 medium)
- 1 red Tropea onion
- 8 tbsps capers (salt-packed)
- 3.5 oz black olives
- 7 oz tuna in oil (drained)
- salt
- dried oregano
Steps
Boil the potatoes with their skins in salted water (20–30 minutes). Let them cool, then peel and cut into large pieces.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the onion thinly and rinse the capers well to remove the salt.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, capers, olives and tuna.
Dress generously with extra virgin olive oil, salt to taste and a generous sprinkle of oregano. Mix gently and let rest 20–30 minutes before serving: it becomes much more flavorful.
Enjoy your meal
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EOLIAN POTATOES Sicilian potato salad
Useful tips:
Use yellow-fleshed potatoes for the perfect texture
Let them cool before dressing so they absorb the flavors better
Always season with good quality extra virgin olive oil
Let them rest for at least 30 minutes before serving
Also perfect the next day, even more flavorful
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FAQ EOLIAN POTATOES Sicilian potato salad
Can I prepare Eolian potatoes in advance?
Yes, they are even better after a few hours of resting.
Can they be stored in the fridge?
Yes, for 1-2 days in a closed container.
Which potatoes are best?
Yellow-fleshed potatoes are the most suitable.
Is it a light summer dish?
Yes, it falls into the category of light and fresh summer recipes.
Can it be taken to the beach or to the office?
Yes, it is perfect as a cold packed lunch.
