2033. Sicilian Tuna Bean Salad

Besides a very simple dressing, this Sicilian tuna bean salad has three main ingredients: onion, tuna, and beans. Adding a final sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley really brings it all together. You can further bulk the salad up by adding it to a layer of sliced tomatoes as the base.Perfect when it's too hot to cook, but also for a delicious, protein-laden meal for when you're in a rush and don't want to binge on something that will bring regret later.

Ingredients: Serves 2

150g preserved tuna in olive oil

300g cooked white beans

1 red onion

2 Tbsp vinegar

5g parsley

3 Tbsp of good extra virgin olive oil

optional: tomato as the base (sliced into large circles)

Method:

Slice the onion in half, remove the skin and then slice it really nice and fine. Add it to a bowl, along with with the vinegar and salt. Give it a good mix and leave it to one side for about 5 minutes for a quick pickle.

Finely chop the fresh parsley. Drain the tuna and beans, add these to the onions followed by the parsley and a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil. Give it a good stir all together, breaking down the tuna a little bit with the spoon as you go. Ideally you want to leave this overnight or for at least a few hours in the fridge but it's also delicious eaten right away. 

Optionally serve with some sliced tomatoes as the base. Slice them into large circles and place around the bottom of the serving plate. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Serve the tuna, beans and onion mixture on top and garnish with some more fresh parsley leaves.

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