Spicy North African Potato Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook Potatoes in Water

   24 min

   Start by placing small potatoes into a pot filled with cold water, ensuring they are fully submerged. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes. The potatoes should be tender and easily pierced by a knife when done.

2. 2

   Prepare Harissa Dressing

   4 min

   In a small mixing bowl, combine harissa spice, olive oil, a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and the juice extracted from half a lemon. Use a whisk to blend the ingredients together until the mixture is uniform and emulsified, creating a flavorful dressing.

3. 3

   Chop Cooked Potatoes

   6 min

   After the potatoes have finished cooking, carefully drain the hot water using a colander. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, then cut each potato in half to create bite-sized pieces that will absorb the dressing well.

4. 4

   Combine Potatoes and Dressing

   4 min

   Transfer the halved potatoes to a mixing bowl and add the prepared harissa dressing along with chopped spring onions. Gently stir the mixture to ensure the potatoes are evenly coated with the spicy dressing without breaking them apart.

5. 5

   Prepare Salad Base

   2 min

   In a large salad bowl, create a bed of rocket (arugula) as the base for your salad. This will add a fresh, peppery flavor that complements the potatoes beautifully.

6. 6

   Mix Potato Salad Together

   4 min

   Spoon the potato and harissa mixture over the bed of rocket in the salad bowl. Toss everything together gently to combine, ensuring that the rocket is evenly distributed with the potato mixture.

7. 7

   Garnish with Feta and Nuts

   4 min

   Crumble feta cheese generously over the top of the potato salad. Add the chopped mint for a refreshing touch, and finish by sprinkling pine nuts over the entire dish for added crunch and flavor.

8. 8

   Season to Taste

   2 min

   Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning according to your preference, adding more salt and pepper if necessary to enhance the flavors. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving for a refreshing dish.