*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Tuna-Bean Salad

Recipe By     : Pasta, Rice & Beans
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Basil Dressing -- (see recipe)
   3      medium        green bell peppers
   2      15oz. cans    cannellini or great northern beans
          and drained   
   2      6-1/8oz.can   tuna in water -- drained
     1/3  cup           ripe olives -- sliced
   1      bunch         leaf lettuce
   2      medium        tomatoes -- cut into 12 wedges

Prepare Basil Dressing per recipe. Set oven control to broil
. Pace bell peppers on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 4-5" from heat about 5 min.
 on each side or until skin blisters and browns. Wrap in towel; let stand 5 min.
 Remove skin, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers. 
Cut peppers into 1/4" slices. Toss peppers, beans, tuna, olives and dressing in glass or plastic bowl. 
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
 Spoon salad onto lettuce leaves. Garnish with tomato wedges.

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