TUNA SALAD

TUNA SALAD:

INGREDIENTS:

185 gms tinned tuna chunks in brine, drained
500 gms green beans, blanched
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Basil leaves, a handful, roughly torn
2tsp chopped mint

For lemon garlic croutons
1/2 cup broken fresh bread, crust removed
Olive oil, for frying
1 large clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp grated lemon peel

For French dressing
1 tbsp vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

METHOD:

• To prepare croutons, fry bread in a little olive oil until golden. Combine garlic, olive oil, parsley and lemon peel in a small bowl and add bread. Toss in garlic and oil mixture until well - coated. Drain croutons  on absorbent kitchen paper.
• To prepare French dressing, whisk together vinegar and salt until salt dissolves. Slowly add olive oil, whisking all the time with a hand whisk until mixture thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To prepare the salad, combine tuna, beans, spring onion, herbs and croutons in a large bowl. Drizzle French dressing and serve.

 NOTES   - serves   4