Tuna and White Bean Salad
Tuna and White Bean Salad
A simple meal, refreshing and cool: perfect for summer!
Ingredients:
• 2 6-oz cans of tuna, drained
• 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 roasted red peppers, packed in a jar also works
• 2 Tablespoons capers
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tomato, roughly chopped (optional)
• 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Toasted bread, for serving
To Prepare:
In a large bowl, combine the tuna, beans, red peppers, capers, lemon zest, and tomato (if using). In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna mixture and toss. Serve with the bread.
**For a variation, try adding olives, red onion, or jarred artichokes. **
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