Green Bean and Tuna Salad with Basil Dressing
A fresh and hearty salad combining crisp green beans, flaked tuna, and white beans, all tossed in a vibrant basil and shallot dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
4 servings
19 min
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.
Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a blender jar. Let sit 5-10 minutes to lightly pickle.
10 min
- 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.
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