SPRING on your PLATE!

It's SPRING! I do believe, it has officially ARRIVED!

And you know what comes with warmer weather...less clothing!! YAY! (or nay if you feel like those last 5lbs are still hanging on you like a blanket from the winter) BUT who cares? It's SPRING! And with salad's like this one below, those last 5lbs are going to fly off you quicker than you can get to the gym! YES! Because your food choices are just as important you gettin' out there and movin' in this beautiful weather. SO, jump into SPRING with good for you food that will

help you lose weight and feel great! (oh and did we mention, this salad is so YUMMMMMY!)

 

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

 

• 2 (6-ounce) cans dark meat tuna, packed in olive oil
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannelini white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup small capers, nonpareil in brine, drained and rinsed
• 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh arugula
• 6 fresh basil leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.

Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.