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White Bean and Tuna Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe

White Bean and Tuna Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe

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White Bean and Tuna Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 slices thick bacon
2 (8-oz) tuna steaks
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups french bread cubes (3/4- to 1-inch thick )
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp dijon mustard
8 cups gourmet salad greens
1 (15.5-oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4-oz package) feta cheese, crumbled
additional freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving 1/4 cup bacon drippings. Coarsely crumble bacon; set aside.
Brush tuna steaks with oil; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Cool fish and break into chunks.
Stir together garlic and butter; drizzle over bread cubes. Toss gently. Spread in a single layer on a lightly greased 15- x 10- inch jelly roll pan.
Bake bread cubes at 300° for 1 hour or until golden, stirring every 15 minutes. Sprinkle immediately with cheese, stirring to coat; cool. Set aside.
Process reserved 1/4 cup bacon drippings, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cider vinegar, and next 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour into a 1-cup glass measuring cup.
Microwave on high 30 to 45 seconds or until thoroughly heated.
Line salad plates with greens. Arrange tuna, bacon, beans, feta cheese, and croutons over lettuce. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with additional pepper. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1019.66 Kcal (4269 kJ)
Calories from fat	497.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.25g	85%
Cholesterol	86.66mg	29%
Sodium	2197.68mg	92%
Potassium	316.61mg	7%
Total Carbs	101.83g	34%
Sugars	17.72g	71%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	13%
Protein	40.41g	81%
Vitamin C	24.8mg	41%
Vitamin A	10mg	334%
Iron	186mg	1033%
Calcium	213.3mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.65 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.68g	85%
Cholesterol	12.04mg	29%
Sodium	305.31mg	92%
Potassium	43.99mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.15g	34%
Sugars	2.46g	71%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	13%
Protein	5.61g	81%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	41%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	334%
Iron	25.8mg	1033%
Calcium	29.6mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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