LARGE WHITE BEAN, TUNA AND SPINACH SALAD
You could use canned cannellini beans for this, but I love the size and texture of large white limas. I don't soak limas because the skins tend to detach and the beans fall apart when you cook them. You want them intact for this, but you also need to make sure to cook them all the way through.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse the beans and combine with the water in a soup pot. Add the halved onion, the crushed garlic cloves, the bay leaf and the sage leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, cover and boil very gently for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender (sometimes they take longer, about 2 hours; it depends in part on the age of the beans). Remove from the heat. Set a colander over a bowl and drain the beans. Discard the bay leaf, onion, garlic cloves and sage. Some of the beans will have slipped out of their skins and fallen apart, but most should be intact. The broth can be used for a soup or pasta sauce.
- Meanwhile, prepare the spinach and the dressing. Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, minced or puréed garlic, mustard, salt to taste and the olive oil.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the beans and the tuna. Don't worry if some of the lima beans fall apart. Add the mint, half the chives and half the dressing and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss the spinach with the remaining dressing. Line a platter or wide bowl with the spinach, top with the tuna, and sprinkle the remaining chives over the top. Garnish with red onions and black olives if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Zahid Raffique
[email protected]I've never been a fan of tuna salad, but this recipe is amazing! It's so light and refreshing.
Peter Ngugi
[email protected]This salad is a great option for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner.
Martin Sebakijje
[email protected]I love the combination of tuna, white beans, and spinach in this salad. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Ontor Khan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables.
DebW edu
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.
Mutesi Faima
[email protected]This salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Adam C
[email protected]I love that this salad is healthy and filling. It's a great option for a quick and easy meal.
MD Soliaman Md Soliaman
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
nafees Bano650
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the tuna for grilled tofu. It was still delicious!
MD Miraz Biswas
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love the sweet grapes and crunchy celery.
Juanique Gouws
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.
lxKingPinxl
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.
shah zad
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
jay Kiplagat
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I always have a can or two in my pantry.
Martina Angomas
[email protected]I added some crumbled feta cheese to my salad and it was delicious! It added a nice salty flavor.
Jasiah Hernandez
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the crunch of the celery and the sweetness of the grapes.
Reda Boufor
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable and easy to find.
Jose Tecun
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of tuna, white beans, and spinach. It's a great way to get your veggies in.