Ensalada de Alubias (Bean Salad)

Ensalada de alubias

Flaked Tuna

White beans dressed in vinaigrette served with tuna is a popular, hot-weather salad in most of Spain. Simple to prepare, ensalada de alubias is another Spanish dish that has influenced similar dishes worldwide. While tuna and anchovies are common ingredients, a vegetarian version of the salad can be made without either. Recipe Serving: Serves 4–6

Prep Time

10 minutes
+ 25 minutes resting

Cook Time

Total Time

35 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

2 lb (1 kg) white beans, soaked, cooked, drained, and chilled
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
7 oz (200 g) tuna, cooked and flaked
2 oz (60 g) oil-packed anchovies
2 oz (60 g) oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved
2 eggs, hard-boiled and sliced
1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
2 Tbsp (30 ml) wine vinegar
salt to taste

Directions

Whisk together oil and vinegar.
Combine all remaining ingredients and toss well.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Chill before serving.