Tuna and Green Bean Salad (Diet Recipe )

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Ingredients


  • 1 1⁄2 lb slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
  • 3 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 large red potato, diced
  • 1⁄3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3⁄4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 8 oz cherry tomato, halved
  • 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, leaves chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh Italian parsley, leaves chopped
  • 9 oz canned tuna, packed in oil, drained

Directions


  1. Prep 15 min Cook 12 min Ready 27 min
  2. Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. 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.

Recipe originally inspired by Food Network with 5-star rating and 96 reviews.

Source : http://www.kitchme.com/recipes/tuna-and-green-bean-salad