Tuna-and-White-Bean Salad

Name: Tuna-and-White-Bean Salad
Ingredients: 2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in oil; 3 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini beans (from two 15-ounce cans); 1 red onion, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 2 bunches watercress (about 3/4 pound), tough stems removed and leaves chopped (about 2 quarts); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

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"Purists would insist on imported Italian canned tuna fish for this Tuscan classic, but we think plain old tuna from the supermarket is just fine, too. However, make sure the fish is packed in oil; not only will the tuna be infinitely more flavorful, we use the oil as part of the dressing...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in oil

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3 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans, preferably cannellini beans (from two 15-ounce cans)

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1 red onion, sliced thin

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1 tablespoon drained capers

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2 bunches watercress (about 3/4 pound), tough stems removed and leaves chopped (about 2 quarts)

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

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3/4 teaspoon salt

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1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

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