This sublime mangetout and tuna salad recipe would make a delightful light lunch, with white tuna adding a level of decadence to this substantial salad.
If you have the time, put the pea shoots in iced water for 30 minutes or so, simply to refresh them and make the leaves sprightly. If you don’t have the time just rinse the leaves under cold water
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Prepare the other vegetables. Rinse the radishes and trim the leaves and tails. Finely slice each one. Slice the mangetout on the diagonal into delicate, thin strips
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Make the dressing by pouring the oil, vinegar and lemon juice into a bowl. Add the honey and Dijon mustard and lightly whisk. Season to taste
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Put the pea shoots, radishes, mangetout and cannellini beans in the largest bowl you own. Working gently, add the flaked tuna and combine. Pour over the dressing and mix to coat the ingredients. Transfer to plates and serve with slices of warm fresh bread
Georgina is a chef who's had five years, three cookery courses, one restaurant and a fiercely sharp mother to hone her culinary skills.
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