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Mediterranean Tuna & Potato Salad

This addicting salad is filled with healthy and colorful ingredients with such a punch of flavors, it will surely make your taste buds so happy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Honest & Tasty

Ingredients

  • 3 whole Small Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Jarred Pesto (heaping tablespoon)
  • 2 handfuls Baby Arugula
  • 1 can Tuna (not the albacore/white variety, and make sure it is packed in olive oil)
  • 1-2 handfuls Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Green Onions (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon Kalamata Olives (pitted and sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons Capers
  • 1 Dried Arbol Chile (seeded and sliced thinly (optional))
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

  • Add potatoes to a small pot and add water to come up and inch over the potatoes.
  • Add salt, stir, and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiled, lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until fork tender. Don't overcook because you don't want them falling apart and getting mushy.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Add pesto and mix. Set aside.
  • Place baby arugula in a medium-large bowl and arrange all other ingredients (except for olive oil and balsamic vinegaon top.
  • Top salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add more as needed.
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Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1575mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 953IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg