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Italian Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe

From American Heart Association Meals in Minutes (Clarkson Potter/Publishers), for About.com

Quick and healthy salad with cannellini beans, white tuna, red onion, balsamic vinegar, and basil comes from the American Heart Association.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 15-ounce can cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6-ounce can white tuna packed in water, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3 Tablespoons snipped fresh parsley OR 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

In medium bowl, combine beans, tuna, red onion, parsley or basil, and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle salad with olive oil, then sprinkle with pepper.

Yield: 6 servings

Recipe Source: American Heart Association Meals in Minutes (Clarkson Potter/Publishers)
Reprinted with permission.

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