GREEN BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

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Our idea of salad for dinner in the height of summer means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling. Here, that means quickly blanched green beans, canned white beans, parsley leaves, and Little Gem lettuce get tossed in a punchy basil dressing with oil-packed tuna and capers.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Green Bean Salad Shallot Vinegar Basil Lemon Juice Lettuce Bean Parsley Capers Tuna Dairy Free Peanut Free Dinner Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Wheat/Gluten-Free Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 shallot, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 large or 2 small heads of Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated
1 (14.5-oz.) can white beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 (6-oz.) jar oil-packed tuna, drained, flaked into pieces

Steps:

Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a blender jar. Let sit 5-10 minutes to lightly pickle.
Meanwhile, cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, then run under very cold water until cool to the touch.
Add basil, oil, lemon juice, and pepper to shallot mixture and blend until mostly smooth. Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add green beans, lettuce, white beans, parsley, and capers and toss with your hands to coat. Add tuna and gently toss to combine. Transfer salad to a platter.

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AGYEI SIMON

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This is my new favorite tuna salad recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.

Chaudhary Ahsan

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This salad was a waste of time and ingredients. It was not worth the effort.

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I found this recipe to be too complicated. There are too many ingredients and steps involved.

M Jamshaid

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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use a little more seasoning.

Victoria Fortune

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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing really made the dish.

Dennis John

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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy summer meal. I love the combination of green beans, tuna, and basil.

Fatimaasim Asim

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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! I added a little extra garlic to the dressing and it was perfect.

Mbalenhle Mathe

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.

Janan Alnemer

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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. The dressing was especially good.

Cool Zool

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I've never been a fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The basil dressing adds a delicious twist that makes it so refreshing and flavorful.