Basic ingredients

• 1 large potato
• 2 eggs

• 1 small tin of tuna
• mayonnaise
• green olives (without stones)

Steps:

1. Peel the potato cut into small pieces and boil in salted water for approx 10 mins or until soft - drain and leave to cool

2. Hard boil the eggs then remove the shells and leave in cold water to cool

3. Once cooled, chop the egg and potato into small cubes place in a bowl and add the tuna

4. Chop a few green olives and add to the bowl (optional)

5. Mix all the above ingredients season with a little salt and pepper

6. Finally add 2 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise and stir into the mixture

7. Garnish with whole green olives and a sprinkle of sweet paprika.

Tips and ideas:

•  Cut a french loaf into small pieces and cover each piece with the salad and place on a plate for serving - this is very popular in the basque country
• Experiment with additional ingredients such as cooked peas or carrots. Try adding a little finely chopped onion or red pepper
• You can also add pickled onions or gherkins, finely chopped and dried.