Tuna And Green Bean Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
• 3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• 2 large red potatoes, diced
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
• 9 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, drained

Recipe

• 1 cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
• 2 using a mesh strainer, transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. drain the green beans and pat dry with a towel.
• 3 add 2 teaspoons of salt to the same cooking liquid and bring the liquid to a simmer. add the potatoes to the simmering liquid and cook until they are just tender but still hold their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes. transfer the potatoes to the ice water to cool completely. drain the potatoes and pat dry with a towel.
• 4 in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. place the tomatoes, basil and parsley in a large serving bowl. add the tuna and toss gently to combine. add the green beans and potatoes and gently combine. pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.