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Sumac Potato Salad For Your Next BBQ | Side Dish Recipes

When I’m craving something that bridges comfort and brightness, this sumac potato salad hits just right. The lemony tang from the sumac, the warm spices, and the tender potatoes remind me that simple recipes can still steal the show. We’re skipping mayo and going all in with olive oil, mustard, and herbs. It’s like a flavor vacation, minus the travel costs. What I really love is how it walks the line between a side dish and a scene-stealer. You’ve got earthy mushrooms, silky potatoes, and that signature sumac pop—it’s hearty, healthy, and totally picnic-approved. And yes, it’s plant-based, so it’s vegan-potluck ready. If you’re on the hunt for side dish recipes easy enough for Tuesday but bold enough for Saturday dinner parties, you’re looking at it. This one’s got your back—whether you’re diving into vegan potato recipes or you just need a new mushroom side dish to brag about. It checks every box on the healthy potato side dishes list and tastes way more indulgent than it actually is.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Keywords: Healthy Potato Side Dishes, Mushroom Side Dish, side dish recipes, Side dish recipes easy, Simply recipes, Tasty Recipes, Vegan Potato Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 500g baby potatoes
  • 200g mushrooms (any kind you love), sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10–15 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
  2. While the potatoes cook, sauté mushrooms in a little oil over medium heat until golden and tender.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, sumac, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cut the warm potatoes into halves or quarters (depending on size) and toss them in the dressing.
  5. Add the sautéed mushrooms and sliced red onion. Mix gently.
  6. Top with chopped herbs if using. Serve warm or chilled.