Three Bean and Tuna Salad

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Serves: 6

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 175g (6oz) French beans, canned, fresh or frozen
• 200g (7oz) can tuna, rinsed and drained
• 175g (6oz) canned butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 175g (6oz) canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 12 olives to garnish
•  Salad leaves to serve

Dressing

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 small garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Pinch of dried basil or oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper

Procedure

• If using fresh or frozen beans, lightly cook for 4-5 minutes in boiling water, or steam or microwave. Refresh under cold running water, and then drain well.
• Flake the tuna and place in a bowl all the beans and the onion.
• Mix together the dressing ingredients and pour over the bean and tuna mixture.
• Toss lightly and garnish with olives. Serve on a bed of salad leaves.

Nutritional Tips

The many beans in this dish are abundant in cardio-protective nutrients. Combined with low-fat canned tuna, this salad is a healthy complement to any meal.