Tuna Potato Salad

White ceramic bowl with tuna potato salad and silver spoon.

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5 from 9 votes

Delicious Tuna Potato Salad with a light, tangy dressing. Buttery potatoes and tuna in every bite. Ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Servings:

Author: Bailey Rhatigan

Equipment

large pot for boiling
sharp knife
lemon zester

Ingredients

2 lbs baby red potatoes and/or baby dutch gold potatoes
7-10 oz canned tuna in water or oil *see notes
¼ red onion, sliced thin

Lemon Dressing

½ tsp dried dill
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp salt more as needed
¼ tsp pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp olive oil
1½ Tbsp whole grain mustard *see notes
3 Tbsp capers in brine
1 Tbsp lemon zest about one lemon
3 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

In a large pot (4-6 quarts) bring water to a boil. While bringing water to a boil, wash the potatoes. Slice the potatoes in half so they are bite sized, set aside until water is boiling. Next prepare the lemon dressing in a bowl with a whisk.
Add to the water with a heavy pinch of salt. Boil for 10-14 minutes or until they are tender enough to pierce with a fork. Let the potatoes cool. Once they are cooled, rinse with cold water (briefly) just to ensure the heat is out of them.
Drain, rinse and drain all water from tuna. I add tuna to a mesh colander and drain the can water, I then give it a little rinse and then press it lightly to drain any excess liquid.
In a large serving bowl, add potatoes, tuna and lemon dressing. Gently mix it all together and enjoy!

Notes

*I use one pound baby red potatoes and one pound dutch gold but you can use either and/or fingerling.

*I use albacore in water. Skip jack, canned salmon or canned chicken will also work.

*dijon mustard or mayo will also work great.

This dish will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can add a little more mustard and oil to it to freshen it up as the week goes on, the potatoes tend to soak up liquid. I do not recommend freezing it.

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