Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
(from Joyfully Karen’s recipe box)
Source: Natural Health Magazine
Prep time: 21 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or minced shallot
- 1/2 red bell pepper, peeled and diced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 1/2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 ounces can light tuna packed in olive oil, drained
Directions
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In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the red onion, bell pepper, garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the parsley.
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Add the beans and toss to mix.
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Crumble the tuna over the beans and fold to mix.
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Sprinkle the remaining parsley on top.
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Serve lightly chilled or at room temperature.