Green Bean Salad with Tuna Sauce and Olives

Ingredients for Green Bean Salad with Tuna Sauce and Olives

• 450g green beans, trimmed

• 1 (90g) can white tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked

• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste

• 2 tablespoons Niçoise or other small brine-cured black olives

• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

How to make Green Bean Salad with Tuna Sauce and Olives

Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When beans are cold, drain and pat dry with paper towels, then arrange on a platter and season with salt.

Purée tuna with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and anchovy paste in a blender, scraping down sides as necessary, until very smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over beans. Scatter olives and parsley leaves on top.

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