White Bean & Tuna Salad

White Bean & Tuna Salad
Per serving
Energy279 kcal
Protein12 g
Fat20 g
Carbohydrates14 g
Total Dietary Fibre2.9 g
Sodium62 mg
An excellent source of folate, vitamin B-12 and vitamin C. A moderate source of fibre
 
1/2 head of broccoflower, cut into florets or substitute broccoli and/or cauliflower) 1/2
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2
1 cup WHITE PEA BEANS, soaked and cooked or canned in water: drained and rinsed 250 mL
3 plum tomatoes, quartered and then halved 3
1 can (7 oz./198 g) solid white tuna, drained, rinsed and broken up 1
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 15 mL
Garlic Lemon Vinaigrette    
2 cloves garlic, minced 2
1 tbsp Dijon mustard 15 mL
3 tbsp lemon juice 50 mL
1/2 cup olive oil 125 mL

In a large bowl, toss all salad ingredients together.

Dressing: Mix garlic, mustard and lemon juice together. Slowly whisk in the oil until thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.

Makes 6 servings

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