Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 1 head tender lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces, rinsed and dried
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 small can tuna, drained
- 6-8 new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup black olives (optional)
- 1-2 hard boiled eggs, quartered (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Saucepan
- Steamer (preferably one that fits over saucepan)
- Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove minced garlic
- Small bowl
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Step 1
Set lettuce aside. Boil potatoes for 10-12 minutes, and halfway through, set the steamer on top so you can steam the green beans at the same time (about 6 minutes). Check both for tenderness before removing from heat. A fork should be able to pierce them, but they should not be mushy.
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Step 2
Rinse potatoes and green beans in cold water, and leave them both to cool.
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Step 3
Assemble lettuce, tomatoes and onions attractively on bowl or plate. Top with cooled potato halves and green beans. Sprinkle with drained tuna. Toss gently.
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Step 4
Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl: oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Whisk or blend vigorously with fork.
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Step 5
Drizzle dressing on salad and distribute chopped parsley. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with crusty bread.
