Italian potato salad with red onions

This Italian potato salad with red onions is mayo-free and bursting with fresh and amazing flavors from lemon, garlic and parsley.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb red potatoes (cut into chunks)
• 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 bunch or parsley (chopped finely)
• 1 lemon (juice and zest)
• 3 Tbsp vinegar
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place potatoes in a large pot. Add cold water to cover then bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. 2Low the heat and simmer until potatoes are done (about 10 to 15 minutes).
3. 3Place potatoes in a colander and quickly rinse them under running cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
4. 4Place onions in a large bowl. Add vinegar, olive oil, a little salt and the juice of the lemon. Mix well and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
5. 5In a mortar place the garlic, half a pinch of salt and some parsley leaves. Add a little olive oil and mash everything until you get a paste.
6. 6Add the potatoes to the bowl with marinated onions, add lemon zest, garlic paste and plenty of finely chopped parsley, mix perfectly and adjust salt to your taste.
7. 7Allow the the salad to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. If it’s too hot, cover the bowl and store in the refrigerator.