Hi guys! I’m thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite budget-friendly recipes with you today: the Zesty Tuna and Potato Salad with Anchovy-Caper Dressing.
This dish is a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and American cuisine, taking your taste buds on an exciting adventure. The star of the show is the bold and flavorful anchovy-caper dressing, which elevates humble ingredients like canned tuna and potatoes to new heights.
But here’s the best part – this gourmet-style salad won’t put a dent in your wallet! By using affordable pantry staples and a homemade dressing, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing exactly what goes into your meal, without any hidden costs or questionable ingredients.
So, if you’re ready to impress your taste buds and your dinner guests without spending a fortune, grab your apron and let’s get started! This Zesty Tuna and Potato Salad is proof that budget cooking can be both delicious and exciting. Let’s show the world that you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy a fantastic meal. Trust me, your wallet (and your taste buds) will thank you!
Zesty Tuna and Potato Salad with Anchovy-Caper Dressing
Today, I want to introduce you to this amazing Zesty Tuna and Potato Salad with Anchovy-Caper Dressing.
It's a perfect blend of Mediterranean and American cuisine, combining the bold flavors of anchovies and capers with the heartiness of potatoes and tuna. The best part? This dish is incredibly easy on your wallet!
By using affordable ingredients like canned tuna and potatoes, along with a homemade dressing, you can create a gourmet-style salad without spending a fortune. Plus, cooking at home allows you to control the quality of your ingredients and avoid the high prices you'd pay at a restaurant.
This recipe proves that you can enjoy delicious, healthy meals without breaking the bank. So, let's get creative in the kitchen and show everyone that budget cooking can be both tasty and exciting!
Ingredients
- 10 oz cooked potatoes
- 1 scallion (spring onion)
- 2 oz spinach (fresh)
- 1/2 oz arugula (rocket salad)
- 3 oz radishes
- 2 oz sugar snap peas
- 1 can of tuna in water (5 oz)
- 3-4 anchovies
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp chicken stock
- possibly 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Bread
Instructions
- Start with the dressing: Blend all the ingredients for the dressing in a tall, narrow bowl using an immersion blender or in a small food processor.
- Peel the cooked potatoes and cut them into wedges.
- Rinse and slice the scallion. Trim the spinach, arugula, radishes, and sugar snap peas.
- Open the can of tuna and drain the liquid. Break large pieces with a fork.
- Mix all the salad ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve with bread.
Notes
The prep and cooking time for this Zesty Tuna and Potato Salad with Anchovy-Caper Dressing is relatively short, making it a great option for a quick and easy meal.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 926mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 6gSugar: 5gProtein: 31g
Note that I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietitian. Any nutritional information on mybudgetrecipes.com is calculated automatically and should only be used as a general guideline.
Hi all! I’m Cora Benson, and I’ve been blogging about food, recipes and things that happen in my kitchen since 2019.