Tuna-and-White-Bean Salad

By lkalemba

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in oil
• 3 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini beans (from two 15-ounce cans)
• 1 red onion, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• 2 bunches watercress (about 3/4 pound), tough stems removed and leaves chopped (about 2 quarts)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Put the tuna with its oil, the beans, onion, capers, watercress, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.

VARIATIONS:

If your tuna has less than one-and-a-half tablespoons of oil per can, add a little extra olive oil to make up the difference. We're counting on that much oil as part of the dressing.