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          Italian Tuna Salad with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  cup           Green beans -- cut into
                        pieces
   6 1/2  ounces        Can tuna in olive oil
   1      tablespoon    Capers -- rinsed and drained
   1      tablespoon    Sun-dried tomatoes in olive
                        Oil -- minced
   1      tablespoon    Black or green olives -- minced
   1                    Scallion -- use equal amounts
                        white and green parts -- minced
   1                    Tomato; peeled -- seeded and
					
   1      tablespoon    Parsley or basil -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   Extra-virgin olive oil
   2      tablespoons   Lemon juice -- freshly
					
                        Freshly ground black pepper
                        ;salt -- to taste (optional)

Prepare an ice bath.  Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
Add a pinch of salt.  Blanch the green beans for 1 minute. 
 Drain and plunge into the ice bath.  Drain and pat dry.  Reserve.

 Drain the tuna of its oil.  Place it in a bowl and flake it with a fork. 
 Add the green beans and all the other ingredients and toss well.  
Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Chill before serving.



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