Tuna and White Bean Salad

Add a can of white beans to tuna and some fresh add-ins and you've got a heart-healthy zesty Mediterranean dish everyone can love.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pouch or can (5 oz) tuna
1 garlic clove
1 Tbsp. lemon juicer
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can (16 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red pepper cut in cubes
1/4 cup chopped red onion
Fresh basil, chopped, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tbsp lemon zest

1. Mince garlic and mash to a paste with the back of a spoon.
2. Mix garlic paste with lemon juice, salt and pepper and slowly whisk in olive oil.
3. Toss red pepper, onion, and beans together.
4. Break apart tuna and mix into bean mixture.
5. Add dressing and toss well.
6. Add basil just before serving.
7. Serve at room temperature.