Tuna-and-White-Bean Salad
When summer hits, this recipe for canned tuna and white bean salad is a lifesaver for a quick no-cook lunch or dinner made with a handful of pantry ingredients. Fish, beans, and watercress are tossed in an easy vinaigrette made with the oil the fish is packed in.
Ingredients
- 2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in oil
- 3 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini (from two 15-ounce cans)
- 1 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 2 bunches watercress (about 3/4 pound), tough stems removed and leaves chopped (about 2 quarts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red- or white-wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1Put the tuna with its oil, the beans, onion, capers, watercress, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.