Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Potato and Tuna Salad

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From: Washington State Potato Commission

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 45 min.
Transport your tastebuds to paradise with this wonderfully tangy salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb new potatoes
  • 12 oz sugar snap peas
  • 1 5 oz can, solid-pack tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tsp drained nonpareil capers
  • 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups mixed spring greens

Directions

  • Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush under cold running water. Cut each potato into quarters.
  • Place potatoes in a medium or large saucepan and add cold water to cover. Over high heat, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Add peas and return to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Drain and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, peas, tuna, tomatoes, onion, and capers.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over potato mixture and toss gently to coat.
  • To serve, mound 1 cup of greens onto plates. Top each plate with of the potato mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 159
  Calories from Fat 44 (28%)
(8%)Total Fat 5g
(3%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(2%)Cholesterol 7mg
(13%)Sodium 316mg
(18%)Potassium 620mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
(19%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(19%)Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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