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

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Mediterranean Tuna, Potato, Olive, and Feta Salad with Garlic Dressing image

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.

Laraib Fatima
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This salad is a keeper! It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Peter Azawi
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I'll definitely be making it again.


Helen Martinez
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and healthy fats.


khalid nawaz
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Azam Azam
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This is a healthy and satisfying salad that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.


Ahamad Nadaf
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I wasn't sure about the combination of tuna and potatoes, but I'm glad I tried it! This salad is now one of my favorites.


Samith Rathnayake
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Erreur 404
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is simple but packs a punch of flavor.


Yohanes Frezer
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5 stars! Fresh, light and flavorful. Perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


MARY HANANIYA
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Delicious! I love the combination of tuna, potatoes, and olives. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Oltion Murataj
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I added some grilled chicken for extra protein and it was a hit with the family!


Paige Thompson
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This salad is an explosion of Mediterranean flavors - tangy feta, briny olives, and juicy tomatoes come together in perfect harmony. The lemon-garlic dressing is the perfect finishing touch.