Tuna And White Bean Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings1
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Cannellini beans1 15 Ounce, undrained
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
  black pepper1
 2 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, the white and part of the green
 1 7-ounce can light tuna in water
 Italian parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Lemon wedges

Directions

MAKING
1. Heat the beans with liquid on low flame or in the microwave. Keep warm.
2. In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, seasonings and the olive oil
3. Use a fork to whisk until well blended.
4. Drain the warm beans reserving liquid for another purpose if you like
5. Add them to the bowl along with scallions.
6. Stir lightly with a wooden spoon to mix thoroughly.
7. Cover and set aside for 1 hour for the flavors to be absorbed.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning and add more lemon juice if you like.

FINALIZING
9. Just before serving, drain the tuna flake into chunks and stir into the beans.

SERVING
10. Dish out on serving platter.
11. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if you like.
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