Bread Salad With Garbanzo Beans, Chard And Tuna Recipe

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   Place bread cubes on lightly oiled baking sheet and toast at 375 degrees till dry and crunchy, about 15 min.

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   Cold completely.

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   Remove stems and ribs from chard and tear leaves into salad-sized pcs.

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   Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp.

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   extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and add in shallots.

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   Saute/fry till tender, 3 to 4 min.

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   Don't let brown.

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   Add in lemon juice and white wine and cook 30 seconds.

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   Add in chard and cook 1 minute, turning leaves as they cook down.

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    Add in cherry tomatoes and continue to cook till chard is wilted and tomatoes are softened and their skins have begun to split, about 6 to 7 min.

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    Season generously with salt and pepper.

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    Toss bread cubes with liquid removed garbanzo beans and liquid removed tuna in large bowl.

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    Add in cooked vegetables, any cooking liquid left in pan (or possibly 1/4 c. water if no liquid), and reserved oil from tuna and combine well.

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    Simmer 2 to 3 min, then serve immediately.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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