Mediterranean Grilled Potato Salad

Move over, grilled meat, and make way for a light and delicious potato salad from the grill.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

6 to 8

servings

Basil Vinaigrette

1/3

cup olive or vegetable oil

tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

tablespoons white wine vinegar

teaspoon Dijon mustard

teaspoon salt

Salad

1 1/2

pounds small red potatoes

1/2

teaspoon salt

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/2

cup pitted ripe olives

In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients.
In 2-quart saucepan, place potatoes; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered about 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender; drain. Cool slightly; cut potatoes in half. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil.
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill potatoes over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender.
In large bowl, toss potatoes, bell pepper, olives and vinaigrette.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

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Variation

Cut 1/2 medium red onion into wedges, and grill with the potatoes for about 10 minutes.

How-To

If you have a grill basket, go ahead and cook the potatoes in the basket on the grill.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 260

(Calories from Fat 160),

Total Fat 18g

(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 0mg;
Sodium 790mg;
Total Carbohydrate 22g

(Dietary Fiber 3g,
Sugars 2g),

Protein 2g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
3 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mediterranean Grilled Potato Salad

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens