Best Green Bean Salad With Tuna Sauce And Olives Recipes

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GREEN BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING



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Our idea of salad for dinner in the height of summer means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling. Here, that means quickly blanched green beans, canned white beans, parsley leaves, and Little Gem lettuce get tossed in a punchy basil dressing with oil-packed tuna and capers.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Green Bean     Salad     Shallot     Vinegar     Basil     Lemon Juice     Lettuce     Bean     Parsley     Capers     Tuna     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 shallot, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 large or 2 small heads of Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated
1 (14.5-oz.) can white beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 (6-oz.) jar oil-packed tuna, drained, flaked into pieces

Steps:

  • Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a blender jar. Let sit 5-10 minutes to lightly pickle.
  • Meanwhile, cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, then run under very cold water until cool to the touch.
  • Add basil, oil, lemon juice, and pepper to shallot mixture and blend until mostly smooth. Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add green beans, lettuce, white beans, parsley, and capers and toss with your hands to coat. Add tuna and gently toss to combine. Transfer salad to a platter.

TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 large red potatoes, diced
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
9 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, drained

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using a mesh strainer, transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain the green beans and pat dry with a towel.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the same cooking liquid and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the potatoes to the simmering liquid and cook until they are just tender but still hold their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the ice water to cool completely. Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a towel.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the tomatoes, basil and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add the tuna and toss gently to combine. Add the green beans and potatoes and gently combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA SAUCE AND OLIVES



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Make and share this Green Bean Salad With Tuna Sauce and Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb green beans, trimmed
3 ounces can white tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons small brine-cured black olives
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
  • When beans are cold, drain and pat dry with paper towels, then arrange on a platter and season with salt.
  • Puree tuna with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and anchovy paste in a blender, scraping down sides as necessary, until very smooth.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over beans. Scatter olives and parsley leaves on top.
  • That's it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 94.1, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 9.3

TUNA WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND LEMON



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This is not your mother's mayonnaise-laden tuna salad, but it's just as easy to prepare. Here's what you do: stir together some canned tuna, garlic, lemon juice, red onion, black olives, capers and fresh parsley, then spread it on buttered toast. Top it off with a round of ripe tomato or slivers of avocado and another slice of toast. That's it. If you want to make it into a dip, toss the mixture into a food processor with a few tablespoons of softened butter and a bit more olive oil. Purée until smooth and creamy and serve with carrots, fennel, bell pepper and seeded crackers. If you have a tin of sardines taunting you from inside your cabinet, we bet this recipe would work equally well with those.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, weekday, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 sandwiches or 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove, finely minced
Juice of half a lemon, plus more to taste
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus 4 more tablespoons if serving as dip
20 ounces canned tuna, preferably packed in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons minced parsley or basil
Salt to taste
Buttered toast, if serving as sandwiches
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, if serving as dip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash garlic with the back of a spoon. Whisk in the lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Combine with the tuna, onion, olives, capers, herbs and salt to taste.
  • Serve on buttered toast for sandwiches, or make into a dip: Pulse the tuna salad and butter in a food processor until it is creamy. With the motor of the processor running, slowly add the additional 4 tablespoons oil. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve with cut vegetables (fennel and bell peppers are nice) and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 228 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FLAVORFUL TUNA SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVES



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I am all about flavor melding and this recipe is one of my favorites. there are several variations so feel free to experiment to find your favorite!

Provided by RubyImage

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces albacore tuna (or yellow fin)
1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/8 cup ranch dressing
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped (bulb and green)
2 teaspoons paprika
salt
pepper
garlic powder (sparingly)

Steps:

  • Start with the tuna and flake it up in your mixing bowl so there are no chunks. Add olive oil mayo or Greek yogurt depending on your preference and ranch dressing. Stir thoroughly. Add chopped celery, olives with pimentos, and onions. Mix thoroughly. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Taste as go along to adjust for your own preferences.
  • For extra crunch add some chopped water chestnuts and for an even more Mediterranean feel add feta cheese throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 420.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.6

GREEN BEAN SALAD



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This is a great marinated salad for a hot summer day.

Provided by Patsy

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Pour over vegetables, and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 713.5 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

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