This vibrant and fresh take on a classic salad can be served on its own as a starter, accompanied by a slice of toasted white bread. It also makes a delightful side dish for grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 1 oak leaf lettuce
- 200 g white beans
- 1 onion
- 200 g White Tuna (Bonito del Norte) Fillets
- 30 g capers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Water
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation
- The night before, soak the white beans in water. The next day, drain the beans and place them in a saucepan with fresh water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
- Open the can of tuna and flake the tuna into pieces. Mix the beans with the tuna.
- Peel and thinly slice the onion. Add the onion to the beans and tuna mixture.
- Wash and dry the oak leaf lettuce leaves.
- Prepare a vinaigrette by mixing the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Arrange the oak leaf lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Place the bean, tuna, and onion mixture on top of the lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with capers.
- Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.