Tuna & bean salad with soy dressing

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• 0:20 Prep


• 0:05 Cook


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  2 Servings


• Capable cooks

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds


• 200g green beans, topped, tailed, halved crossways


• 1 x 425g can tuna in oil, drained, flaked into large chunks


• 4 green shallots, trimmed, thinly diagonally sliced


• 100g bean sprouts, trimmed


• 50g snow pea sprouts


• 1/3 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves


• 12 fresh mint leaves, torn


• Crusty bread, to serve

soy dressing

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice


• 2 teaspoons soy sauce


• 2 teaspoons sesame oil


• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar


• 1/2 teaspoon sugar


• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  Place the sesame seeds in a small frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside until required.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Cook the beans in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 3 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Refresh under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  To make the soy dressing, place the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small jug. Season with salt and pepper. Use a fork to whisk until well combined.
  
  
  


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  Step 4
  
  
  
  
  Add the tuna, green shallots, bean sprouts, snow pea sprouts, coriander, mint and half the sesame seeds to the beans. Pour over the dressing and gently toss until well combined.
  
  
  


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  Step 5
  
  
  
  
  Divide the salad among serving plates. Sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds and serve with crusty bread.
  
  
  

• High protein


• Low carb


• Low sugar

Nutrition

• 2131 kj

  Energy




• 33g

  Fat Total




• 5g

  Saturated Fat




• 6g

  Fibre




• 45g

  Protein




• 60mg

  Cholesterol




• 1017.42mg

  Sodium




• 4g

  Carbs (sugar)




• 7g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

Notes

Microwave tip 1: Place the sesame seeds in an oven bag and twist the opening to close. Cook on High/800watts/100%, gently shaking the bag every minute, for 3-4 minutes, or until aromatic and light golden. Microwave tip 2: Wash the beans and place in a freezer bag, adjusting until they are 2-3 deep when the bag is laid flat. Twist the opening to close. Cook on High/800watts/100% for 2 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp.

• Author: Rekha Arnott


• Image credit: John Paul Urizar


• Publication: Australian Good Taste

Source: taste.com.au