Tuna & Tomatoes Provençale

 

Makes 6 servings

Preparation Time: 20 to 25 minutes 

Ingredients:

- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 

- 1/2 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher 

- 2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin 

- 2 tablespoons balsamic or red-wine vinegar 

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 

- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

- 2 6-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked 

- 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers 

- 1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives 

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 

-1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or scallion greens 

- 2 tablespoons drained capers 

- 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes 

- Several fresh basil leaves for garnish 

Instructions for making:

1. Mash 2 clove crushed garlic and ½ tsp. salt into a paste; transfer to a large bowl. Add 2 tbsp. Olive oil, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice and ½ tsp black pepper. Whisk until well blended. 

2. Add 2 6-ounce cans flaked tuna, 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers, 1/4 cup chopped black olives, 1/4 cup chopped basil, 1/4 cup chopped chives or scallions and 2 tbsp drained capers. Toss gently to combine. 

3. Slice 4 large tomatoes 1/2 inch thick and arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle tuna mixture evenly over tomatoes. Let stand 20 minutes to let flavors meld. 

4. Garnish with whole basil leaves just before serving. 

Nutritional Information per serving: 

- 120 calories 

- 2 total fat (1 g sat) 

- 28 mg cholesterol 

- 6 g carbohydrate 

- 19 g protein 

- 1 g fiber 

- 620 mg sodium 

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