Ive made this salad hot and cold,and I like it both ways. With a hint of olive oil and a little pepper and garlic powder, this is a great tasting, healthy salad. The combination of protein, B1,B3,B6,omega 3's from the tuna, vitamin C,A, iron,potassium, calcium,and fiber from the beans, and then the super food- tomatoes(actually, super food- canned tomatoes) which is high in the antioxident- beta-carotene, vitamin E as well as the carotenoid lycopene. This means that tomatoes are hielpful in preventing heart disease and cancers. Tomaoes are also high in potassium but very low in sodium which means they help combat hight blood preassure and fluid retention. Unlike some other canned foods, canned tomatoes retain most of their nutrients. Infact, cooked or canned tomatoes cantain more lycopene than raw tomatoes. So, yes I know I include tomatoes in a ton of recipes, but they are just so good for our bodies, and think they are also so versitile in cooking and always lend depth, flavor and texture.
Heres recipe and can served as a meal or appetizer
1 cup green beans(drained and rinsed very thoroughly) 1.29
1 cup diced tomatoes .99
1 can 6 ounces tunafish(drained and rinsed)1.99
2 tablespoon olive oil .40
dash pepper .05
garlic powder optional .05
toss all ingredients together and serve cold
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