Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
User Reviews
3.5
84 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
621 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette ~ this classic healthy French tuna salad plate is a wonderful melange of flavors, colors, and textures.
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Ingredients
- 5 oz Genova Yellowfin Tuna packed in olive oil
- 1 handful Watercress rinsed and dried
- 1/2 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed well
- 1/2 cup canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed well
- 1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans drained and rinsed well
- 1/2 cup red kidney beans drained and rinsed well
- 1/2 cup fresh green beans
- 4 radishes sliced paper thin (I used a mandolin slicer)
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- several basil leaves
- fresh thyme sprigs
- fresh tarragon sprigs
- Lemon wedges
tarragon vinaigrette
- 2 Tbsp fresh tarragon
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp champagne vinegar or other mild white vinegar
- 1 tsp grainy mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Drop the green beans in a pot of boiling water and let blanch for a minute or two, depending on the size of your beans. You want them to be bright green and just starting to get tender. Fresh beans cook up very quickly. Drain them and immediately immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Let sit until cold, then drain and pat dry,
- Choose a plate or platter large enough so that each element of the salad has a spot of its own and arrange the canned beans in sections around the outside of your plate.
- Put a small mound of watercress in the center and top the the tuna. Remove it from the can carefully, trying not to break it up too much.
- Arrange the tomato halves and green beans on the plate. Scatter the radishes and fresh herbs across everything. Tuck in the lemon wedges and maybe a sprig or two of tarragon.
- Just before serving, drizzle liberally with the vinaigrette.
- To make the vinaigrette, remove any thick stems from the tarragon and place it in a small food processor. Pulse to finely chop it, scraping down the sides of the machine as necessary.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and puree. Taste the dressing and adjust any of the elements to your liking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
621kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
916mg
(38%)
Potassium
1208mg
(35%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
981IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 621 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 621kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 916mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1208mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 981IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.5
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