Nicoise Style Potato Salad
This make ahead salad is a dish in its own right but can also be part of a larger dinner party spread.
Ingredients
2 lbs potatoes, any variety, cut into a large dice
1 lb green or wax beans
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 tin canned tuna
1/2 cup mayo or olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
5 sprigs parsley, roughly chopped
Method
- Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil
- Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender
- Add the beans to the water and cook for 45 seconds or until bright in color
- Meanwhile combine the chopped olives, lemon juice, zest, tuna, and mayo (or olive oil if using) into a chunky dressing
- Drain the potatoes and beans and immediately dress with the olive-tuna mixture
- Just before serving add the tomatoes and parsley along with a couple grinds of black pepper
