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Potato salad with tuna and green beans on a large plate along with slices of red onion and olives.

Tuna Potato Salad with Smashed Potatoes

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Yield 4 servings
Category Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Description

Tuna potato salad is the perfect mash up of two classic salads in one. Made with crispy smashed potatoes, herby green bean salad and large chunks of tuna.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with rack set in lowest position.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season generously with salt.
  • Add 1 pound potatoes and cook until tender, 15 minutes. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to a baking sheet and let dry briefly.
  • Add 8 ounces green beans to simmering water and cook 4 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath.
  • Using a slotted spoon or spider, transfer green beans to an ice water bath, submerge in water and set aside.
  • Drizzle potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil to coat. Using bottom of a cup, smash potatoes until they are ½-inch to ¼-inch thick. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Roast until bottoms start to brown, about 15 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until browned and crispy around edges; 10–15 minutes more.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 ½ tablespoons mustard, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and ½ teaspoon sugar; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in sliced 1/2 red onion, ¼ cup chopped dill and ½ cup torn olives.
  • Drain green beans and dry well (I use my salad spinner for this). Cut beans into 1 ½-inch long pieces. Add beans to bowl with dressing and toss to combine.
  • Arrange potatoes on a large plate or platter. Spoon green bean salad over top. Break 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna into large chunks and nestle on top of salad. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: this salad does not keep well, so I recommend serving it right after making. If you have leftovers, just know the potatoes won't stay crisp. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Stone ground mustard: you can also use a combination of whole grain mustard and Dijon mustard—use equal parts. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 785mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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