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Tuna and Green Bean Salad (Giada de Laurentiis) takes several minutes to prepare.

Tuna and Green Bean Salad (Giada de Laurentiis) takes several minutes to cook.

Tuna and Green Bean Salad (Giada de Laurentiis) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Tuna and Green Bean Salad (Giada de Laurentiis) are:

1 1/2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
4 ounces pasta, cooked and drained
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
9 ounces canned tuna packed in water, drained

Here is how you make Tuna and Green Bean Salad (Giada de Laurentiis):

Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using a mesh strainer, transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain the green beans and pat dry with a towel.In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the tomatoes, basil and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add the tuna and toss gently to combine. Add the green beans and pasta and gently combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WINTERFYRE.

The nutritional information for Tuna and Green Bean Salad (Giada de Laurentiis) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 236.6

• Total Fat: 12.9 g
• Cholesterol: 12.8 mg
• Sodium: 186.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.8 g
• Protein: 15.3 g