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potato and tuna salad

Classic Potato Tuna Salad

This potato and tuna salad is a delicious, simple, light throw together potato salad packed with Mediterranean flavors and made with a fresh, homemade lemon, herb and olive oil vinaigrette, no mayo.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 800 grams waxy potatoes
  • 220 grams tuna in olive oil (2 cans)
  • 350 grams cherry tomatoes (2.5 cups)
  • 25 grams capers (1/4 cup)
  • 100 grams black olives (1 cup)
  • 80 grams red onion (1/2 cup)
  • 10 grams fresh parsley chopped (3 tbsp)

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp)
  • 15 ml white wine vinegar (1 tbsp)
  • 45 ml extra virgin olive oil (3 tbsp)
  • 3/4 tsp oregano dry
  • 3/4 tsp parsley dry
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Boil Potatoes - Place potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover potatoes, a dash of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook Potatoes for 10-15 minutes until fork tender
  • Lemon Vinaigrette – Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar with a lid that seals well, shake well and sprinkle over the salad.
  • Make the Salad – Add all the ingredients to a large salad bowl, splash with the salad dressing and toss.
Keyword potato salad, tuna