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IdahoŽ Potato Nicoise Salad


A sprinkling of curry powder adds a unique layer of flavor to this classic Niçoise-style dish.

Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Estimated Cost per Serving*: 3.10

Ingredients


  • 1 1/2 - 2 pounds Idaho® potatoes, peeled (if desired) and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup bottled, reduced-calorie ranch salad dressing
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons curry powder (or to taste)
  • 2 6-ounce cans tuna (packed in water), drained
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted olives (black or green), chopped
  • 4 - 6 cups washed and drained mixed salad greens
  • 6 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
  • 3 hard boiled eggs, quartered lengthwise


Directions


  1. Over high heat, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add cubed potatoes; return to boiling and simmer 5 minutes or until tender, but firm. Drain potatoes and set aside or refrigerate.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ranch dressing and curry powder to taste. Stir in tuna, green onions and olives. Gently stir in potatoes.
  3. To serve, arrange greens on a platter (or on individual dishes), top with potato mixture, then garnish with tomatoes and eggs.


Estimated Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
223 calories, 97 mg cholesterol, 7 g fat, 399 mg sodium, 15 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates

* The Estimated Cost per Serving is a calculated estimate based on a national food average and assumes the preparer already has ingredients like salt, pepper, cooking oils, assorted spices/condiments and other traditional staples readily available in the home kitchen.


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