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Tuna Provençal Recipe

Divide the lettuce among individual plates and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn into large pieces

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 cans tuna, drained

  • ½ 8.5-ounce can sliced beets, drained

  • 6 scallions (white and light green parts), sliced on the diagonal

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 baguette

  • ⅓ cup black olive tapenade

Directions

  1. Divide the lettuce among individual plates and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil.

  2. In a bowl, combine the tuna, beets, scallions, parsley, salt, pepper, and remaining oil. Spoon alongside the lettuce.

  3. Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 4-inch-thick pieces. Spread the cut side of each piece with the tapenade. Serve with the lettuce and tuna.