Green and White Bean Salad with (or without) Tuna

Name: Green and White Bean Salad with (or without) Tuna
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cups (15-ounce can) cooked white beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups fresh green beans, ends snapped off, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large tomato, diced; 1⁄3 cup Creamy Vinaigrette; 1 (5-ounce) can tuna, drained (if you like)

You can make this colorful two-bean salad without the tuna, if you prefer, or, for those more daring, add canned salmon or sardines.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

kitchen gear

Cutting board
Sharp knife (adult needed)
Measuring cup
Can opener
Medium-sized bowl
Large spoon

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 cups (15-ounce can) cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh green beans, ends snapped off, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large tomato, diced
1⁄3 cup Creamy Vinaigrette
1 (5-ounce) can tuna, drained (if you like)

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix gently. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.

Notes

Here is the recipe for Creamy Vinaigrette.

Try adding any or all of the following:

1/4 cup chopped black olives
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh parsley, cilantro, or basil leaves
4 scallions, greens and whites, chopped