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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
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Lactose
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Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
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"Experts in ancient Greek culture say that people back then didn't see their thoughts as belonging to them. When ancient Greeks had a thought, it occurred to them as a god or goddess giving an order. Apollo was telling them to be brave. Athena was telling them to fall in love.
Now people hear a commercial for sour cream potato chips and rush out to buy, but now they call this free will.
At least the ancient Greeks were being honest."
-Chuck Palahniuk, Journalist

The refrigerator light goes on...

I love potato salad recipes and this one was inspired by my wife after a few weeks in Spain. She said, "in Spain it doesn't seem to be a salad without some tuna in it." There are also a lot of potato salad variations. The two do go quite well together, and combined with the tomatoes, dill and mustard, this is a great summer potato salad perfect for serving at picnics.


 

Tuna and Potato Salad

Servings: 6 | Serving size: about 1/2 cup

Cooking Time: 60 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2.

This recipe keeps well, refrigerated, for about 3 days and makes a great lunch to take to the office.

3 quarts water
1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (peeled & cut into 1/2 inch dice)
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 6-ounce cans no salt added tuna in water (drained)
8 ounces grape tomatoes
2 large green onions (thinly sliced crosswise)
3 Tbsp fresh dill


Place the water in a large stock pot fitted with a steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Steam the potatoes for about 30 minutes until slightly soft. A paring knife should slip easily in without breaking the potato.

Remove and drain into a colander and rinse with cold water. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

Place the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.

Add the chilled potatoes, tuna, tomatoes, green onions and dill.

Fold gently.

Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Tuna and Potato Salad

Servings: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 38
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4g 6%
    Saturated Fat <1g 2%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 34mg 12%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
    Sugars 2g
Protein 31g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 1% Iron 13%
Vitamin K 18 mcg Potassium 895 mg
Magnesium 62 mg