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Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard

July 18, 2019 By Patricia 59 Comments

Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is a delicious and healthier potato salad option this summer season. I replaced the mayo with olive oil and lemon juice, and tossed in some colorful Swiss chard to switch things up on this great side dish. You’ll love this take on potato salad!

Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is a fab side dish for the summer season. You'll love this twist this potato salad takes -- it's delicious!

I know the July Fourth holiday is over but there is a long way to go until the sun sets on all summer’s parties, picnics, and cookouts. Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is so tasty you might want to enjoy it all year long.

This is a recipe I posted on Grab a Plate waaaaay back in 2012. Just for kicks, I added the original photo I used at the end of this post. Scroll on down to check it out.

It’s not the best photo, but that’s where I started. I’ve progressed with my photography, but I still have a lot to learn.

Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is a terrific side dish for the summer. The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to make!

Potato salad is pretty much expected at any summer gathering, but my mom always made this version with an Italian spin. No matter what holiday we were celebrating, there was always and Italian dish or two served. In fact, she made this version a few weeks ago to take to a party and she told me it was a hit!

Show of hands: how many of you celebrate Thanksgiving with lasagna along with the traditional dishes? That’s my family!

Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is a side dish you'll want to dig into! This is perfect for any get together!

I am a Swiss chard lover, for sure! When the fall rolls around, you just have to try Black-Eyed Pea & Swiss Chard Soup with Pancetta. It’s perfect on a cool night and so tasty. Another delicious recipe is Swiss Chard Wraps with Wheat Berry Salad — it’s fun to serve this as a lighter main dish.

One more! One more! My Swiss Chard and Tofu Stuffed Shells is an amazing, vegan main dish. Italian with a twist, for sure!

Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is a flavorful side dish you'll want to make all summer. It's healthy take and fresh taste is amazing!

The oil and lemon juice dressing here makes a nice change from many of the standard potato salads typically dressed in mayonnaise. I added sliced garlic (hooray, garlic!), dried oregano, and some red pepper flakes to the mix, too.

The Swiss chard adds great flavor and color. If you can’t find Swiss chard this time of year, try spinach another of your favorite greens. I think green beans might be fun to try instead of Swiss chard. Maybe next weekend!

Here is the original photo that I posted with this recipe way back in 2012:

No matter what you’re celebrating this summer — Sunday cookout or a party with a crowd — Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is a delicious salad to serve.

Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard is a wonderful salad for the summer season. Take Italian Potato Salad with Swiss Chard to your next cookout or barbecue for a tasty side dish!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 6-8

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small potatoes, cleaned and cut into quarters (skin on)
  • 2 bunches Swiss chard, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces (stems, too)
  • 3/4 large white onion, cut into thin strips
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4-6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to season the water
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the potatoes to a large pot of boiling, salted water (enough to cover the potatoes) and cook until tender, but still firm, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the water and set the potatoes aside.
  3. Add the Swiss chard to a pan of boiling water (deep enough to cover the Swiss chard) for about 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, Swiss chard, onion, and garlic.
  5. Pour the olive oil and 4 tablespoons of lemon juice over the potatoes and Swiss chard. Season with the salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, and black pepper. Toss to combine. Taste, and if needed, add the remaining lemon juice and season as needed.
  6. Toss again, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
  7. Serve chilled.
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Comments

  1. Sissy says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    This is such an easy-to-make, tastty dish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 30, 2012 at 12:53 am

      Yes to both!
      Reply
  2. Julia says

    June 1, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    The only potato salad I will eat. So yummy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      :) Very yummy, Julia!
      Reply
  3. Yvonne says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Such a satisfying potato salad! (I love swiss chard, especially a variety of colors.)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 7, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Yes, and pretty, too!
      Reply
  4. Donna says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:28 am

    How did I miss this? Yum
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 28, 2012 at 3:49 am

      It's vegan, too - perfect for you :)
      Reply
  5. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    July 5, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    I love a simple potato salad and this one sounds delicious. I love that you added Swiss chard!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks, Ashley! It's one of my favorites!
      Reply
  6. Lily says

    July 5, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    OH my goodness, this looks SO good and perfect for this time of year! xo, Lily Beauty With Lily
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Lily!
      Reply
  7. Carly says

    July 5, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I love potato salad, but also try to be healthy most of the time! Love the healthy spin and can't wait to try it!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks, Carly! I hop you try it soon!
      Reply
  8. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    July 5, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    This looks wonderful!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Jocelyn!
      Reply
  9. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    July 5, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    I love, love, love that you added Swiss chard to this potato salad! So fun and delicious for the summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks, Erin! I love Swiss chard! :)
      Reply
  10. Lauren says

    July 5, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Oh em gee! I love this! Swiss chard is one of my favs and I really dislike mayo based salads. We will definitely be trying this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Well this sounds perfect for you, Lauren! Hope you love it!
      Reply
  11. chanel says

    July 6, 2017 at 3:09 am

    This looks mouth watering! I love your photos too! I will have to try and create this at home!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Chanel! I hope you try it and love it!
      Reply
  12. Joscelyn says

    July 6, 2017 at 7:42 am

    This looks so yummy! I can't get enough potato salad in the summer and I really love how this is different than most! Can't wait to try it!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      So true - this is a nice option to add to the mix! Thanks, Joscelyn!
      Reply
  13. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    July 6, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    Oh my, this potato salad is fantastic!! My family would love it!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      Thanks, Katerina! I hope you try it and you all enjoy it!
      Reply
  14. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    July 7, 2017 at 1:37 am

    What a great twist on potato salad!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you, Amy!
      Reply
  15. Emily Fata says

    July 19, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks so delicious! I love both potatoes and swiss chard, so this is going to be a sure hit.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 20, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Emily! Enjoy!
      Reply
  16. Whitney Bond says

    July 19, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    I was looking for a delicious recipe to use swiss chard I picked up at the farmers market and I'm so glad I found this recipe! Totally tasty!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 20, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      That's awesome, Whitney! I hope you like this dish!
      Reply
  17. Shayla Marie says

    July 19, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    Oh my heavens, your recipes always look so GOOD! This is a beautiful dish and the pictures are making me want some so bad!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 20, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Shayla! I hope you try this one and enjoy!
      Reply
  18. Nadalie Bardo says

    July 20, 2019 at 5:45 am

    Oh my now this is my kind of recipe! I love swiss chard and potatoes. The perfect use of all the chard growing in the garden. Yum!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 20, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Yes!! Oh, lucky you to have chard just out back! Enjoy!
      Reply
  19. Angela says

    July 20, 2019 at 9:20 am

    This looks so amazing! I get a lot of swiss chard from our CSA, so I can't wait to try this recipe!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 20, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Oh, excellent, Angela! I hope you give this recipe a try! Thank you!
      Reply
  20. Charissa says

    July 20, 2019 at 9:42 am

    Thanks for this recipe! I know Swiss chard is good for you and something I should feed my family, but I never know what to do with it. This is a helpful idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 20, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      That's great, Charissa! I hope you all love this!
      Reply
  21. Diana says

    July 20, 2019 at 11:45 am

    I love chard and potato combo :) Love your graphics and great recipe
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 20, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks so much, Diana! I've eaten this since I was young. I love it, too!
      Reply
  22. Christa says

    July 20, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    Potatoes are my weakness! This is such a perfect summertime recipe and I can’t wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      Oh!! Then you *must* try this dish, Christa! Let me know what you think!
      Reply
  23. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    July 21, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    This looks really good! I love that it incorporates Swiss chard!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks, Crystal! I hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  24. Albany says

    July 22, 2019 at 11:00 am

    I like potato salad but never heard of having it with Swiss chard. Sounds like a very interesting combination of flavors!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks, Albany! I hope you give this one a try!
      Reply
  25. Jennifer Maune says

    July 22, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    Yum! I am loving this Italian twist. I love how you substituted the mayo, and the Swiss chard sounds like a yummy twist! -Jennifer https://maunelegacy.com
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks so much, Jennifer! I hope you give it a go -- so good!
      Reply
  26. Natalie says

    July 22, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    I love the addition of Swiss Chard! It's one of my favorites but I had never thought to add it to potato salad before! Such a great recipe!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! I've gotta credit my mom with this recipe! We had this often in the summers when I was growing up (and she still makes it)! Enjoy!
      Reply
  27. Christina says

    July 23, 2019 at 12:35 pm

    What a delicious recipe! I love the addition of swiss chard!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Christina! Glad you like it!
      Reply
  28. Sarah M says

    July 23, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    I was a little skeptical of the swiss chard but it really WORKS in this recipe! Well done!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Sarah! I'm glad you tried it despite your hesitation, and enjoyed it! Yay!!
      Reply
  29. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    July 27, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    I love Italian potato salad and even better with greens!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 11, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      I love it, too! Thanks so much!
      Reply

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