Mediterranean Tuna & White Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (5 oz / 140 g) canned tuna (drained)
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) cannellini beans (white beans), drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup (40 g) Kalamata or black olives, pitted
• 1 tbsp (15 g) capers, drained
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard(optional)
• 1 clove (about 1 tsp) garlic, minced(optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the cannellini beans; drain the tuna and break it into bite-size flakes.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine tuna, beans, olives, and capers.

3. 3

   Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon (if using), and minced garlic (if using).

4. 4

   Pour dressing over the salad, toss well, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.