Tuna salad with green beans, cherry tomatoes and mustard dressing
4 servings
30 minutes
Tuna salad with green beans, cherry tomatoes, and mustard dressing is a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients inspired by Pan-Asian cuisine. Crunchy green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion add freshness and richness to the dish, while canned tuna makes it nutritious and protein-rich. The grainy mustard dressing with honey and lemon juice adds a subtle spiciness and light sweetness, creating the perfect balance. This salad can be served as a standalone dish or as a light side. It’s perfect for a summer dinner, picnic, or healthy snack. The refined combination of ingredients makes this salad unforgettable and impressive.
1
Cut the beans into small pieces and boil in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes until soft. Drain, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a bowl.
- Green beans: 10 pieces
- Red onion: 1 head
2
Finely chop the red onion, place it in a sieve, and rinse under cold water. Add it to the beans.
- Red onion: 1 head
3
Add white and red beans, halved cherry tomatoes, arugula, and slightly torn tuna. Mix well.
- Cannellini beans: 215 g
- Canned red beans: 215 g
- Cherry tomatoes: 15 pieces
- Arugula: 1 bunch
- Canned tuna in its own juice: 225 g
4
In a small bowl, mix mustard, honey, lemon juice, and grated lemon zest. Slowly add olive oil while whisking. Drizzle over the salad, gently toss, and serve.
- Grainy mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 0.5 tablespoon
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons