Potato and Tuna Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Potato and Tuna Salad — a perfect harmony of tender baby potatoes, flaky tuna, and crisp veggies dressed in a zesty Dijon-lemon vinaigrette. This wholesome recipe combines the salty tang of capers with the subtle sweetness of red onion, creating a deliciously balanced dish full of fresh, bold flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a light lunch, picnic, or quick dinner, all while being naturally gluten-free and packed with protein. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a simple yet satisfying meal that is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams baby potatoes
• 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil
• 1 medium red onion
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut any large ones in half to ensure even cooking.

Step 2

Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, thinly slice the red onion and celery, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes in a colander and set them aside to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Drain the canned tuna, leaving a little of the olive oil for added flavor, and flake it gently with a fork.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, tuna, red onion, celery, capers, and fresh parsley.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1501.3

Total Fat 84.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 170mg	0%
Sodium 2820.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 87.8g	0%

Vitamin D 680IU	0%
Calcium 187.5mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 3450.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 27.6%