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Nicoise Tuna Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Dairy Free)

Nicoise tuna bean salad is an easy meal prep recipe for weekday lunches. A brightly flavored lemon-mustard dressing makes it extra delicious.

Tuna Chickpea Salad

I’m a sucker for cute packaging. I know it’s silly, but they always draw me in. For some reason, tuna of all things always seems to have the cutest cans! The Trader’s Joes packaging is especially adorable, but I also love this Bella Portofino packaging. (I got these as samples, but you can buy it at Shop Rite.)

The problem is that I usually buy tuna, then let it sit in my cabinet for ages before finally tossing it into some pasta sauce with capers and feta. Which is delicious, but a little boring.

Back in the summertime, I had a delicious Nicoise salad with seared tuna at Busboys & Poets in DC. It had a bright, lemony dressing that reminded me of the ones in my mayo-free chicken salad. I was inspired to use those same flavors in this tuna and bean salad that’s perfect to prep ahead for a week of packable lunches.

Beans, Shallot, Tomato, and Lemon

This salad is really simple, and it’s the kind of recipe that gets better as it sits in the fridge and the flavors meld. It has a fantastic combination of creamy, salty, fresh, and tangy flavors.

Since the ingredients are so simple, it’s important to use the best ingredients you can. I use fresh green beans, heirloom tomatoes, and organic lemons. I  always look for tuna that’s packed in olive oil instead of water, but you can use whatever your favorite happens to be. Tuna in oil has a little more fat, but I personally think it has a better texture (more silky, less dry) and a more mellow flavor that makes it worth it.

if you have them, this salad is also delicious with two chopped hard boiled eggs mixed in. I don’t usually bother only because I hate making them.


Nicoise Tuna Bean Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can tuna, preferably packed in oil, drained
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Nicoise or kalamata olives, pitted
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  •  2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Directions

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until bright green and tender crisp. Drain and immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking process. 

In a medium bowl, combine the green beans, chickpeas, tuna, tomatoes, olives, and celery. Mix well. 

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, shallot, and olive oil. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Serve immediately, or refrigerate. 

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Delicious 3 Ingredient Pasta Sauce

This delicious pasta sauce is simple enough to make after a long day at work and tastes like you cooked for hours!  All you need are some tomatoes, butter and onion. That’s it and of course, your favorite pasta to toss it with!! I had fun cooking it in my new, pampered chef ceramic pot-love it!!!!!

Pasta Sauce:

2 28-OUNCE CANS WHOLE TOMATOES, PUREE, CRUSHED OR A COMBO OF THESE!
1/2 STICK SALTED BUTTER (4 TABLESPOONS)
1 LARGE ONION PEELED AND HALVED

PLACE ALL IN A LARGE POT AND BRING UP TO A SIMMER. COOK COVERED 45-60 MINS BEING SURE TO BREAK UP THE LARGE TOMATOES IF USING THEM. I ADDED SALT, TOO!!!! DISCARD ONION WHEN DONE COOKING.
TOSS WITH HOT PASTA
RECIPE ADAPTED FROM SMITTEN KITCHEN

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Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

I am so excited about this recipe! Lately I have been surviving on simple meals since the time I have in my kitchen is limited right now. This homemade tomato basil pasta sauce recipe is really quick and easy. Making pasta sauce at home has always intimidated me. I finally decided to just TRY IT and loved, loved, loved how it turned out! I used fresh tomatoes and basil, some olive oil, garlic and some salt and pepper. This recipe is so simple, yet so flavorful! By making your own pasta sauce, you control the amount of sodium and what flavors you want. You should use is within 48 hours since it is not canned and does not contain any preservatives. I think it has the best flavor before then, too. I love heating some up and serving over angel hair noodles for a simple, light pasta dish.
Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
12 mins
Total
22 mins
 
Type: Sauce
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 5 tomatoes, diced (or 14oz can crushed tomatoes)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 6 basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
  1. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic to a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the tomatoes to a blender and pulse a few times (you can make it more or less chunky by how many times you pulse).
  3. Transfer the tomatoes to the saucepan and add the sugar, salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the chopped basil and remaining olive oil just before serving.
  6. Store for up to 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Makes ~2 cups
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