Best Layered White Beans Tuna And Vegetable Dip Recipes

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
• Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.

HERBED TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and salt; drizzle over salad. Add tuna and toss gently to combine.

LAYERED WHITE BEANS, TUNA, AND VEGETABLE DIP

Steps:

• In a sieve set over a bowl and lined with a triple thickness of rinsed and squeezed cheesecloth let the yogurt drain for 1 hour. Put the cucumber in another sieve, sprinkle it with the salt, and let it drain for 1 hour. Pat the cucumber dry between paper towels and transfer it to a bowl. Stir in the yogurt, the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and combine the mixture well.
• In a saucepan combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, simmer them, covered, for 1 hour, or until they are tender, and drain them well, reserving the cooking liquid. In a skillet cook the onion, the garlic, the orégano, and salt and pepper to taste in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the wine and simmer the mixture until the wine is reduced by half. In a food processor purée the beans and the onion mixture with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid and salt and pepper to taste, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and chill it, covered, until it is cool.
• In a small bowl toss together the tuna, the onion, the olives, the parsley, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread the bean purée over the bottom of a 10-inch round shallow serving dish, top it with the tuna mixture, and spoon the cucumber mixture over the top. Chill the dip, covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight, sprinkle the top with the tomatoes, the bell pepper, the onion, and the olives, and serve the dip with the pita triangles.
• In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.

SKINNY TUNA AND WHITE BEAN WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine red onion, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Whisk in olive oil; set aside.
• In a large bowl, slightly mash beans. Add tuna, tomatoes, and parsley. Pour dressing over bean mixture; stir gently.
• Divide bean mixture among tortillas. Top with carrot. Roll up tightly. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 6 hours.

WHITE BEAN DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans, cilantro, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth, or to your desired consistency. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.

HERBED WHITE-BEAN AND TUNA DIP

Steps:

• Puree garlic cloves in a food processor.
• Add all other ingredients except the oil and process until combined.
• Add the oil and process until smooth, for a few more seconds.