Salmon and Three-Bean Salad
(Makes 4 servings)
Post Staff
• 1 large can (14.75 oz.) salmon
• 8 ounces tender green beans, halved
• 1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cucumber chopped into chunks
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 6 green onions, finely sliced
• Handful young, fresh spinach leaves or watercress

Dressing:
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

SALAD:
Drain and chunk salmon, removing skin and bones (if any). Cover and set aside. Cook green beans in lightly salted boiling water 4-5 minutes, until just tender. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to salad bowl; add cannellini and pinto beans. Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green onions and spinach. Toss together to mix; add salmon chunks and toss again gently.

DRESSING:
Mix together olive oil, lemon juice and grainy mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over salad just before serving, tossing gently to combine with ingredients.


Article reprinted from the January/February 2007 issue of The Saturday Evening Post magazine. Read more at www.saturdayeveningpost.com, © Copyright 2007 Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, All rights reserved