Tuna-and-White Bean Salad with Herb-Caper Pesto Recipe

Name: Tuna-and-White Bean Salad with Herb-Caper Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove; 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup packed basil leaves; 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano leaves; 1/4 cup capers, drained; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Three 7-ounce jars high-quality Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained; Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 3 Belgian endives, thinly sliced crosswise

Servings: persons

1 small garlic clove
1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano leaves
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Three 7-ounce jars high-quality Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained
Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 Belgian endives, thinly sliced crosswise

1
In a food processor, combine the garlic with the parsley, basil and oregano and pulse until the herbs are coarsely chopped.
2
Add the capers and pine nuts and pulse until they are coarsely chopped.
3
Add the olive oil and lemon juice and pulse until the pesto comes together but is still chunky.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
In a large bowl, break up the tuna into bite-size chunks.
6
Add the cannellini beans, sliced endives and caper pesto and toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.
7
Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper and serve.

235

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small garlic clove, 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1/4 cup packed basil leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano leaves, and more.

Yes, Tuna-and-White Bean Salad with Herb-Caper Pesto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tuna-and-White Bean Salad with Herb-Caper Pesto

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