Why recepie famous for?
: A classic, simple salad that shows off succulent summer tomatoes and herbaceous basil in cahoots with nutritious tuna and beans. Use a mixture of various colored heirloom tomatoes for the prettiest salad.
Ingredients
4 large heirloom tomatoes, seeded and diced (1 tomato per person) *see note below about how to seed2 (5- or 6-ounce) cans tuna in olive oil
1 (15- to 19-ounce) can small white beans, rinsed and well drained
2-3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (optional)
1/3-1/2 cup torn or chopped fresh basil
Dressing
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon thick, old, expensive, fancy balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon cheaper, bulk balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, pressed or crushed
Pinch kosher salt
A few grinds black pepper
Instructions
Arrange tomatoes, tuna and beans on serving plates. Sprinkle onion and basil over all. (Alternatively, you may combine everything in a large bowl and mix gently before plating.)Make dressing: In a small jar, add olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Drizzle dressing over each salad.
Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Serves 4.
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