06-29 Greek Potato Salad

Cook
1 1/2 lb red baby potatoes or other potato cut to size
You can put them in the microwave or quarter them and boil them for about 20 minutes
Place in large bowl and add in:
1 c plain Greek yogurt (thick-Trader Joe's is still the best I've found)
1/3 c red onion, minced
1/4 c black olives, halved or sliced (more authentic are Kalamata, but I just don't like 'em)
1/4 c cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 T lemon juice
1/2 c feta, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley
chopped fresh oregano
Combine well and refrigerate one hour for best flavor.

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