Tuna and Bean Salad

Ingredients:

1 small red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
tbsp or so of finely chopped shallot, optional
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 (6 1/2-ounce) can oil-packed tuna, drained
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or borlotti beans, drained through a strainer and rinsed
3 fresh sage leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1-1 1/2garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt (or omit and use 4 tablespoons olive oil)


Directions:

Place the onion in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels.

In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the remaining vinegar, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. 

Toss with the tuna and beans and serve. Serve with toasted pita chips for a nice crunch.


(adapted from NY Times)