White Tuna and White Bean Salad
Hands-on time: 30 min.
Total time: 30 min.
4 servings
Ingredients:
- 20 asparagus spears
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic white beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups torn butter lettuce (about 1 head)
- 2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in olive oil, drained and broken into chunks
Preparation:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus spears. Steam asparagus, covered, for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
- Combine capers and the next 7 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
- Place 1/4 cup juice mixture, cherry tomatoes, and beans in a small bowl; toss gently to combine.
- Place 1 cup lettuce on each of 4 plates, and top each serving with 5 asparagus spears. Spoon about 1/2 cup white bean mixture over each serving, and divide tuna evenly among servings. Drizzle each salad with about 1 tablespoon remaining juice mixture.
NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving
Cals: 270 From Fat: na
Total Fat: 14.6g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sodium: 467mg
Total Carb: 16g
Dietary Fiber: 5.6g
Sugars: na
Protein: 20.2g