Tuna Potato Salad

Name: Tuna Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1/2 cup green peas, thawed; 2 cans canned tuna in water, drained; 1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A creamy Brazilian style chilled salad packed with tender potatoes, tuna, sweet peas, diced carrots, and tangy olives tossed in a lime mayo dressing.

32 minEasyServes 4390 cal/serving

BrazilianSaladStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup green peas, thawed
2 cans canned tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and 1 cup diced carrots into a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
2

Drain cooked vegetables, transfer to a large bowl, and cool completely.
3

Add 1/2 cup thawed green peas, 2 cans drained canned tuna in water, 1/4 cup sliced pitted green olives, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
5

Fold the dressing into the salad until evenly coated, then chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Tuna Potato Salad?

As written, 32 minutes: 20 of prep and 12 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 30 minutes.

How do I know when Tuna Potato Salad is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until evenly coated.

Does Tuna Potato Salad contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans canned tuna in water, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Tuna Potato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 21 g of protein in about 390 calories, alongside 32 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

How long does Tuna Potato Salad keep?

The base of Tuna Potato Salad is potatoes, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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