Farmers Salad

Farmers Salad is a wholesome, rustic dish featuring tender new potatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh vegetables, all brought together with a light lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s perfect as a light meal or a hearty side dish. Full of bright, clean flavours and simple ingredients, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings People

Ingredients

500 g new potatoes halved if large
150 g feta cheese crumbled
200 g cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 large cucumber diced
1 medium red bell pepper sliced
1/4 large red onion thinly sliced
1/4 bunch fresh parsley dill/mint chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large lemon juice only
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the new potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
500 g new potatoes
Drain and allow to cool slightly.
While the potatoes are cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the bell pepper and red onion if using. Set aside.
200 g cherry tomatoes, 1/2 large cucumber, 1/4 large red onion, 1 medium red bell pepper
In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Crumble the feta cheese over the top and sprinkle in the fresh herbs.
150 g feta cheese, 1/4 bunch fresh parsley
Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze over the lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything gently to combine, being careful not to break up the potatoes too much.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 large lemon, salt, black pepper
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

This salad keeps well in the fridge for a day, making it a great make-ahead option for lunches or picnics.

It makes a lovely lunch on its own or a vibrant side to grilled meats or fish.

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