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Salad With Tuna And Beans

Name: Salad With Tuna And Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 2-4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 1 head Romaine lettuce (or 1 package pre-washed lettuce), chopped; 2 medium firm tomatoes, diced; 1 can tuna (in water or oil), drained; 1 can black beans (or pinto, kidney, or navy beans) — rinsed and drained (black beans are pretty tasty 😀); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Optional creamy dressing: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1 teaspoon ketchup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper

سالاد تن ماهی و لوبیا

A friend of mine had come over a while back and brought over a salad with tuna and beans on it. Its a perfect addition to any salad and very filling! I am always running out of ideas for what to put on a salad and this was quite tasty, so I wanted to share for anyone else who is always trying to give their salad a bit of variety.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Servings

2-4 servings

Difficulty

Super easy

The Authentic Sofreh Pairing

In Persian tradition, dining is a harmony of hot and cold temperaments (Garm o Sard). Serve this dish alongside:

Warm Pita or BaguettePersian Pickles (Khiarshoor)Fresh Lemon WedgesIced Persian Tea

🥗Bright Acid & Fresh Herb Prep

Crisp Texture Secret: Dice vegetables into uniform jewel-sized cubes and dress with fresh lime juice, verjuice (ab-ghooreh), and olive oil shortly before serving. Wash and thoroughly dry fresh herbs so every bite stays bright and crisp.

Ingredients

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Servings Stepper

2 servings

Unit System

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1 head Romaine lettuce (or 1 package pre-washed lettuce), chopped

2 medium firm tomatoes, diced

1 can tuna (in water or oil), drained

1 can black beans (or pinto, kidney, or navy beans) — rinsed and drained (black beans are pretty tasty 😀)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional creamy dressing: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1 teaspoon ketchup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

طرز تهیه

Chop and prep the greens: Chop up the lettuce and place into a large salad bowl. Dice the tomatoes and add on top of the lettuce.

Add tuna and beans: Drain the water completely from the tuna can and flake into the bowl. Drain and rinse the beans in a colander under cold water, then add to the salad.

Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. (If you desire a creamy dressing instead, mix yogurt, mayo, a tiny bit of ketchup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper — it’s not the healthy choice, but it’s pretty good!).

Toss and serve: Pour your dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately as a healthy, protein-packed meal or side dish 🙂.

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