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Borlotti Bean and Tuna Salad with Pine Nuts

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 x 300g can green beans drained
  • 1 x 420 g can borlotti beans drained
  • 1 x 200g can tuna in olive oil drained
  • 60 g pine nuts toasted
  • 15 ml fresh parsley chopped
  • 100 g of ready-washed watercress
  • Dressing:
  • 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 15 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove crushed
  • 2.5 ml Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Place beans and peas into a large serving dish
  • Mix together the dressing ingredients (or place in a jar and shake well).
  • Pour the dressing over the beans, mix well and leave to marinate for 2-3 hours before serving.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves with hot crusty bread.