moroccan potato salad

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Aug 24, 2021

Delicious, colorful and packed with flavor, this side dish is easy to make and everyone will love it!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 cups

Ingredients

  • POTATO SALAD
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or to taste
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried raisins
  • CHERMOULA MAYONNAISE
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon harissa powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

How To Make moroccan potato salad

  • Step 1
    Place the prepared potatoes in a large pot along with 1 tsp. coarse sea salt. Cover them with cold water and set the heat to high. When it starts boiling, cook them for 10 minutes or until fork tender with a slight resistance.
  • Step 2
    Using a slotted spoon, remove the ones that are done, drain them and transfer to a cutting board. While they’re still warm, cut them into bite-sized pieces before transferring them to a large baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Step 3
    Spread them out evenly so they cool off faster and season with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; repeat the same steps with the remaining potatoes.
  • Step 4
    Let them cool off to room temperature and transfer them to the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Step 5
    Start making the chermoula about 15 minutes before time is up.
  • Step 6
    In the jar of a blender, add fresh parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, clove of garlic, harissa powder, smoked paprika, ras el hanout, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and olive oil.
  • Step 7
    Place the lid and process the ingredients on medium speed until well blended, stopping to clean the sides of the jar.
  • Step 8
    In a medium bowl, combine mayo and spice mixture blend; stir well.
  • Step 9
    Take the potatoes out of the fridge and transfer them to a large bowl. To this, add red peppers, green onions and dried raisins; stir to blend.
  • Step 10
    Add the chermoula mayo and gently stir until the ingredients are well coated. Cover and transfer to the fridge until ready to serve. Yields 8 cups
  • Step 11
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/Mc8sGkNHUeg

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