Put Down Your Fork Tuna And Bean Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Put Down Your Fork Tuna And Bean Salad

• Light Olive Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Basil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• White Kidney Beans
• Albacore Tuna In Water
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
• Red Sweet Bell Peppers
• Bibb lettuce leaves (for serving)

How to Make Put Down Your Fork Tuna And Bean Salad

1. In a large salad bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Add 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed), 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water (drained), 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, and 1/2 cup chopped sweet bell pepper. Gently toss to combine.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
4. For a stunning presentation, serve individual portions nestled on fresh bibb lettuce leaves.