Originally published April 9, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified April 9, 2008 at 2:16 AM
Recipe: Tuna and White Bean Salad with Olives and Tomatoes
Makes 2 salads Optional: ¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion 1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained ½ cup drained canned...
Makes 2 salads
Optional: ¼ cup very thinly sliced red onion
1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained
½ cup drained canned white beans
½ cup thinly sliced yellow or red bell pepper
12 cherry or grape tomatoes
¼ cup pitted, coarsely chopped kalamata olives
4 heaping cups torn salad greens
Lemon dressing (see Kitchen Notes*)
1. Put the sliced red onion in a bowl, cover with cold water and set aside 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze out extra moisture with a paper towel. Put in the bottom of 2 sealable plastic food containers.
2. Divide tuna, white beans and bell pepper between the containers. Cut tomatoes in half if larger, otherwise leave whole; add to salad along with olives. Divide greens between the containers, cover and refrigerate. (The salads can be put together the evening before serving. See Kitchen Notes **)
3. Put dressing into small, leak-proof containers and refrigerate. Toss salad with dressing just before serving.
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Times Kitchen Notes:
* To make lemon dressing, put 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a jar. Close securely and shake well to emulsify. Refrigerate. The dressing makes enough for 4 salads.
** For lunches, pack salad and dressing into an insulated bag with an ice pack, and put dressing in a separate portable container.
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