This tuna potato salad is an utterly delicious, zingy, healthy salad that uses simple ingredients like potatoes, tuna, olives, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and capers.
2lbwaxy potatoes(such as Yukon, red, or baby potatoes —cut into chunks)
5oztuna in olive oil (drained)
7ozcherry tomatoes(halved)
1cupolives(pitted)
1mediumred onion(finely sliced)
1Tablespooncapers(rinsed)
For dressing
4Tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1Tablespooncapers(chopped)
1lemon( juice and zest)
2Tablespoonswine vinegar
2Tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
1Tablespoonbasil leaves(chopped)
salt and pepper(to taste)
Instructions
Place the potato chunks in a pot and cover them with 1 inch of water. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender but not mushy.
Remove the potatoes from the hot water and place them in a colander. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Place tuna, cherry tomatoes, onions, olives, and capers in the bowl with the cooked potatoes.
Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, chopped parsley and basil, and chopped cappers in a jar.
Add a pinch of salt and freshly cracked peppers, then close the lid and shake the jar to combine the ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and gently toss to coat.
Adjust seasonings to taste and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to cut the potatoes more or less of the same size so they will cook evenly.
Cook the potatoes just until they are tender but still firm. Insert a fork to test their tenderness, if you feel a noticeable resistance keep cooking and test again every 1-2 minutes.
Allow the potatoes to cool down before tossing them with the other ingredients or they will cook and become mushy.
Drain the tuna well before adding it to the bowl. So you won’t end with an oily salad.
Once you’ve combined all the ingredients, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
This potato salad can last up to 3 days. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store them in your refrigerator.