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Bean and Tuna Salad

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You can use any type of canned bean in this easy and fresh no cook summer salad recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 yellow summer squash, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • dash pepper
  • 6 oz. can solid white tuna, drained
  • Lettuce

Preparation:

In large bowl, combine beans, onion, squash, and bell pepper and mix to coat. In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper and whisk to blend. Pour over bean mixture, cover, and chill for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. (You can also serve this immediately.) Transfer to lettuce lined serving platter, using a slotted spoon. Place tuna chunks over salad and serve.

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