Tomato Tuna Tower Salad

Tomato Tuna Tower Salad

Tomato Tuna Tower Salad

In this quick and easy tomato tuna tower salad recipe, thick slices of juicy, ripe tomatoes serve as the perfect platform for mounds of flavor-packed tuna salad.

Calories

193

Carbohydrates

36g

Protein

23g

Potassium

222mg

Fiber

10g

Sugar

6g

Ingredients

lemon mustard vinaigrette:

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

tuna salad:

1 can (5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained
1 can (15 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 large tomatoes, cut into 2 thick slices
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Freshly cracked pepper

Direction

In a food processor or high powered blender, combine vinaigrette ingredients; process until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine tuna, beans and celery. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Place tomato slices onto 4 plates. Divide tuna mixture over top; sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper before serving.