Tuna-and-Potato Salad with Sorrel Vinaigrette
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 1/2 hothouse cucumber, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 cups packed sorrel leaves (see Note), stemmed
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound small potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Carola
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 hothouse cucumber (1 pound), thinly sliced crosswise
- 8 ounces arugula, thick stems discarded
- 8 ounces best-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked into large pieces
- Make the vinaigrette In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft but not browned, about 12 minutes.
- Scrape into a blender and let cool.
- To the blender, add the cucumber and sorrel and puree until smooth.
- With the machine on, drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and the canola oil.
- Strain the vinaigrette into a small bowl, pressing on the solids.
- Whisk in the creme fraiche and season with salt.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Make the salad In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with 2 inches of water and season with salt.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- Thinly slice the potatoes and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Toss with the olive oil and season with salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sliced cucumber and arugula with 3/4 cup of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Mound the salad on plates and top with the potatoes and tuna.
- Garnish with pepper and serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tuna-and-potato-salad-sorrel-vinaigrette (may not work)