Green Bean and Tuna Salad with Basil Dressing

Ingredients

• •1 whole shallot
• •3 Tbsp sherry vinegar
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1 lb green beans
• •1½ cups basil leaves
• •6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• •2 Tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp black pepper
• •1 head lettuce
• •1 can white beans
• •1 cup parsley
• •¼ cup capers
• •1 jar oil-packed tuna
• •drained
• •flaked into pieces

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a blender jar. Let sit 5-10 minutes to lightly pickle.

   10 min

2. 2.

   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.

   4 min

3. 3.

   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.

   5 min