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Tuna potato salad in a light green ceramic bowl on a wicker placemat with a jar of fresh herbs alongside.
Ashley Leonard

Tuna Potato Salad

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This tuna potato salad is made with mini potatoes, canned tuna and hard boiled eggs in a creamy herb vinaigrette dressing that has just a hint of mayo. Great served as a main or side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds mini potatoes halved, about 4 cups
  • 2 - 5 oz. cans tuna drained
  • 3 hard boiled eggs chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion minced
Creamy Herb Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. mayo
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Slice potatoes in half and place in a pot of cold water. Place on stovetop and bring water to a boil. Cook potatoes until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
    1.5 pounds mini potatoes
  2. Drain potatoes and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool evenly for about 15 minutes.
  3. Make vinaigrette by combining olive oil, vinegar, mayo, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, dill and parsley. Whisk dressing until well combined, or place all ingredients in a mason jar, cover and shake vigorously.
    ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp. mayo, 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper, 1 tbsp. fresh dill, 1 tbsp. fresh parsley
  4. Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl along with tuna, eggs and onion. Add vinaigrette and gently mix until combined.
    2 - 5 oz. cans tuna, 3 hard boiled eggs, ¼ cup red onion
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Potatoes - I used mini yellow Yukon gold potatoes. You could also use:
  • Mini baby red potatoes or a combination of mini yellow and red.
  • Large baby red or Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1.5 inch pieces, leaving the skin on.
  • Fingerling potatoes, cut into smaller pieces
  • Be sure to not overcook the potatoes. You want them to just be fork tender, but not mushy. Start checking them with a sharp knife at 8 minutes. 
 
Tuna - Skipjack or albacore canned in water. Use solid or chunk and break apart into desired pieces. 
 
Vinegar - White wine or apple cider vinegar can be substituted. 
 
For Best Results - Refrigerate potato salad for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. 
 

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