Spicy Potato Salad with Wolfberries and Fresh Herbs
Gold potatoes cubed and sautéed with garlic, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and dried wolfberries, then tossed with fresh cilantro, parsley, and dill. Finished with an essential oil drizzle and served warm or at room temperature for a boldly spiced side dish.
Ingredients
- 6 medium gold potatoes, peeled
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 drops Coriander Vitality Essential Oilground corianderpinchspice
culinary substitute for essential oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 4 drops Lime Vitality Essential Oillime juicefew dropscitrus
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- 1 drop Black Pepper Vitality Essential Oilground black pepperpinchspice
culinary substitute for essential oil
- 1 cup dried wolfberriesgoji berries1:1dried fruit
similar tartness and texture
- 1 packed cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 packed cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 packed cup fresh dill, chopped
- salt, to taste(optional)
- black pepper, to taste(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel potatoes and place in large pot of boiling water. Cook until soft but not mushy.
- 2
Drain potatoes, dry them, and cube.
- 3
Heat olive oil in cast-iron skillet on medium. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and wolfberries. Cook briefly then add turmeric.
- 4
Add potatoes and mix well to coat. Add fresh cilantro, parsley, and dill. Cook.
- 5
Remove from heat. Mix olive oil with essential oils and drizzle over salad until fully mixed.
- 6
Add salt and black pepper.
- 7
Top with additional red pepper flakes and remaining fresh herbs.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
Essential oils are concentrated; use sparingly as directed.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Potatoes can be cooked and cubed up to 1 day ahead. Add fresh herbs and essential oil mix just before serving to preserve color and flavor.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish.
Common Mistakes
Do not overcook potatoes to avoid mushiness and loss of structure in the salad.
Do not add fresh herbs during cooking to avoid browning and flavor loss.
Substitutions
similar tartness and texture
culinary substitute for essential oil
culinary substitute for essential oil