TASTY TUNA TATER SALAD

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This is definitely not your traditional potato salad recipe, but it's delicious! By adding the Italian and ranch dressing to the warm potatoes, the potatoes really soak up a ton of flavor. Adding lemon to the tuna does really help take away some of the "fishy" taste. I really love the crunch you get from the veggies. This salad...

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can(s) ( 5 ounce can) solid white albacore tuna (mom used flaked tuna - i like albacore), drained
3 c (about 2 large) potatoes cubed, and cooked until fork tender, drain and put in a large bowl.
2 boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 c onion, chopped (approximately 1 small onion)
1/2 c celery, minced (2 stalks)
1/2 c carrot coarsely minced (1 small carrot)
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/4 bell pepper)
3 Tbsp sweet relish (i use mt. olive sweet relish; of course mom made her own.)
1/2 c lite buttermilk ranch dressing (put on drained potatoes while still hot - absorbs flavor better)
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp creamy lite italian dressing (i use olive garden lite italian dressing -it isn't real strong)
salt and pepper, to taste.
optional garnishes (makes it tasty, crunchy and pretty)**

Steps:

  • 1. Place drained, cooked and cubed potatoes in a large bowl.
  • 2. Put drained tuna in a small bowl with the 2 teaspoons of lemon juice; stir well and set aside while you add other ingredients to the potatoes. Adding lemon juice helps to get rid of the fishy taste of the tuna.
  • 3. Add the sweet relish, mustard, ranch and Italian dressings to potatoes while they are hot. Gently stir to coat the potatoes. Be careful, as they break up if handled roughly while hot.
  • 4. Add the tuna and boiled eggs to the potato mixture. Stir in the chopped and minced veggies -onion, celery, carrot and red bell pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Mix well. Can serve at room temperature or cold. It is even better the next day or two, as the flavors meld in the refrigerator.
  • 6. Serve on a bed of lettuce with or without the optional garnishes. Enjoy!!
  • 7. ***Optional Garnishes • A sprinkling of shredded Cheddar Cheese • Tri-color tortilla strips placed on top • A couple of Capelle Tomatoes, cut in half and placed on the side of the plate (since tomatoes aren't in season; these seem to have better, fresher taste than some you buy in the stores)

Jhajhi Bro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out way too salty. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ethan Hamilton
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste.


Indiphile Ngewu
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe is pretty good. It's light and refreshing, and the potatoes and celery add a nice crunch.


Innocent
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This is my go-to tuna tater salad recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sunil Sharma
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often add a bit of chopped red onion for an extra kick.


gray wolf
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This recipe is a keeper! The tuna tater salad was a hit at my last party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Hina Rehman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The salad was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes and celery added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Fatima Success
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I was looking for a new tuna salad recipe and this one did not disappoint. It's simple to make and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosalind Lindsey
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This is the best tuna tater salad I've ever had. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Dani Meo
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I've never been a fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the potatoes and celery gives it a nice crunch, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mared Sad
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This tuna tater salad was a hit at my last potluck! It's creamy without being too heavy, and the flavors all come together perfectly. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.