Tuna, red onion, potato and rocket salad

Recipe courtesy of Co-op Food Magazine.

Tuna and potato salad

Serves : 6 (as a side dish)

Ready in 30 minutes

 Ingredients :
300g fresh tuna steak
1 tsp olive oil
650g baby new potatoes
1 medium red onion (chopped)
1 tblsp capers (optional)
1 bag rocket leaves

Dressing :
1 dessertspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tblsp olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Step One : Heat a griddle or frying pan until hot.  Add a tsp of oil to the pan and then cook the tuna on both sides until done.  Cool a little, then chop into chunks.

Step Two : Boil the potatoes in a separate pan of water, drain and mix in the tuna.

Step Three : Add the chopped onion and capers (if using).  Put all the dressing ingredients into a clean jar and shake until emulsified the add to salad mix.

Step Four : Store in fridge or cool bag until needed.  When ready to eat, toss the rocket leaves into the salad and serve.

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