Best 6 Delicious Garlic And Tuna Potato Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Garlic and Tuna Potato Salad, a culinary masterpiece that combines the classic charm of potato salad with the tantalizing twist of garlic and tuna. This versatile dish is a perfect accompaniment to any summer gathering, potluck, or picnic, offering a harmonious balance of creamy potatoes, tender tuna, and a tangy dressing.

Within this comprehensive guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of variations to cater to every palate. From the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing to lighter options like Greek yogurt or avocado, these recipes provide a spectrum of flavors to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic or a modern twist, these variations will elevate your potato salad to new heights.

Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect Garlic and Tuna Potato Salad. Learn how to select the finest ingredients, master the art of cooking potatoes to achieve the ideal texture, and uncover the techniques for achieving a luscious, flavorful dressing. With our expert guidance, you'll transform simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish that will leave your taste buds dancing.

So, prepare your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful adventure in the world of Garlic and Tuna Potato Salad. From selecting the perfect potatoes to crafting a dressing that tantalizes the senses, we'll guide you every step of the way to create a dish that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST TUNA SALAD



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While we love many kinds of tuna salad, this classic version tops them all. The crispy celery and red onion give add zest and crunch, while mayonnaise and touch of mustard marry it all together. The lemon juice is optional as it's not traditional, but we strongly recommend it to brighten up the flavors of the final dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard and season with pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, to taste, if using.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD



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Here's an easy-to-make potato salad that features a fresh, zippy tarragon dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise. This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. I like to bring along a large bowlful for picnics, potlucks and backyard barbecues.-Cheryl Ruhr, Brookfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, cooked and sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon or 1 to 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, chives, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over potato mixture and gently toss to coat. Let stand 1 hour. Serve at room temperature.

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SEARED TUNA WITH THE BEST POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Jamie Oliver

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds (900 grams) new potatoes, boiled until tender
1 tablespoon capers
1 lemon, juiced
Olive oil
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 celery heart, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (8 to10 ounce/225 to 285 gram) tuna steaks, about 1- inch (2 centimeters) thick
1 good handful basil leaves, picked and finely chopped

Steps:

  • For the potato salad: Cook the potatoes, and while still warm, add the capers and a good squeeze of the lemon. Add the oil, and toss in the red onion and celery heart and season carefully with salt and pepper.
  • Lay out your tuna steaks on a tray and season with salt and pepper. I prefer to cook it on one of those ridged grill pans or in a frying pan. Rub your pan, which should be very, very hot, with a little bit of olive oil on a piece of kitchen paper, then put in the tuna. What you want to do is sear the tuna so that it toasts, fries, and browns, about 45 to 60 seconds on each side. Once cooked, I like to rip the steaks in half and place them on top of the potato salad. Smash or pound up the basil in a mortar and pestle. Add a good glug of olive oil with a squeeze of lemon, and spoon this over each tuna steak.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA, POTATO, OLIVE, AND FETA SALAD WITH GARLIC DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Olive     Potato     Feta     Tuna     Summer     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large head garlic
1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 pound haricots verts (thin French green beans) or regular green beans
1 red bell pepper
1/2 English cucumber
10 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives
two 6-ounce cans solid white tuna in water
1/3 cup crumbled feta (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Separate garlic cloves, leaving skins intact. In a large kettle cover potatoes with salted water by 2 inches and add garlic. Simmer potatoes and garlic until potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and garlic in a colander and, when cool enough to handle, cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Peel garlic and in a blender puree with water, vinegar, oil, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Potatoes may be prepared and dressing made 1 day ahead and chilled separately, covered.
  • Cut beans into 1-inch pieces. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook beans until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes for haricots verts or 6 minutes for regular green beans. In a colander drain beans and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Pat beans dry. Cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice and halve cucumber lengthwise. Seed cucumber and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Pit and chop olives. Vegetables and olives may be prepared up to this point 4 hours ahead and chilled separately, covered.
  • Drain tuna and transfer with potatoes, beans, bell pepper, cucumber, and olives to a large bowl.
  • Just before serving, toss salad with dressing and crumble feta on top.

GREEN BEAN, POTATO, AND TUNA SALAD



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This was a staple in our home each summer. Very easy to make, all of your guests will ask how it's done and will come back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by fgamble1969

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon lemon pepper, or more as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces
1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
1 large tomato, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing (such as Ken's Steak House Lite Northern Italian Dressing®)
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season tuna steaks liberally with lemon pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tuna steaks in the hot skillet and sear until lightened but still a little pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to "shock" the beans and preserve the green color.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until they are just a little firm when pierced, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water.
  • Combine garlic, lemon, juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add tuna, potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes. Stir in Italian dressing and coat all ingredients with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 2 hours or best overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 565.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

DELICIOUS GARLIC AND TUNA POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Delicious Garlic and Tuna Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large red potatoes
1 medium onion
1 cup garlic mayonnaise (Garlic Mayo (Ali Oli))
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 (6 ounce) can tuna (I like fillet in olive oil)
1 (14 ounce) can peas, drained or 1/4 cup frozen peas
1 (14 ounce) can cubed carrots, drained
2 hard-boiled eggs, one chopped, one sliced for garnish
1 roasted red pepper, chopped, reserve some for garnish
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, reserve some for garnish
1/4 cup chopped olive, reserve a few for garnish
1 cup lettuce, sliced very thinly
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes, skin on, until cooked through, about 20 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Allow to cool enough to touch and peel.
  • Dice potatoes.
  • In a large bowl, toss in shrimp, tuna, chopped egg and vegetables lightly.
  • Whisk garlic mayo salt, pepper and vinegar together.
  • Fold 1/2 cup into salad, a little more if it looks dry.
  • Spread salad into a shallow dish (I usually use a casserole dish).
  • Spread remaining garlic mayo over salad, and garnish around the edges with the lettuce, and in the center with reserved ingredients.
  • Allow to chill in refrigerator while flavors meld.
  • This can be made a few days before, just garnish the salad the same day, using freshly chopped lettuce.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the potato salad will taste. Choose firm, waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes, and fresh, crisp vegetables.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just tender. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and not hold their shape in the salad.
  • Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before adding the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad. Too much dressing will make the salad greasy and heavy.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

The combination of garlic, tuna, and potatoes in this salad creates a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add more or less garlic, tuna, or vegetables, depending on your taste. You can also use different types of potatoes, such as sweet potatoes or fingerling potatoes. No matter how you make it, this garlic and tuna potato salad is sure to be a hit!

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