Ye’denich Atakilt

Name: Ye’denich Atakilt (A Simple Potato Salad with Red Bell Pepper and Onion in a Lime Vinaigrette)
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice; Freshly ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon salt, plus more if desired; Chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish; Chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish; 3 thin-skinned potatoes, boiled and peeled (cooking tip) and cut into ½-inch cubes (3 cups); ¼ cup minced red bell pepper; ¼ cup slivered onion, chopped into ½-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 to 2 jalapeño chiles, cut into thin rounds

A Simple Potato Salad with Red Bell Pepper and Onion in a Lime Vinaigrette

Preparation info

Makes
3½ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Teff Love

By Kittee Berns

Published 2015

About

Don’t underestimate the delicious power of a simple potato salad. With its creamy, crunchy zing, it can dress up a platter of Ethiopian delights like nothing else. If you like more spice, add lots more chile.

Ingredients

3 thin-skinned potatoes, boiled and peeled (cooking tip) and cut into ½-inch cubes (3 cups)
¼

Africa
Ethiopia
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Put the potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and chiles in a medium bowl and gently stir to combine.

Put the oil, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour over the potato mixture and gently stir until evenly distributed. Season to taste with pepper and additional salt if desired. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Garnish with parsley.