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Published: June 18, 2009 12:30 a.m.
Last modified: June 17, 2009 11:37 p.m.
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Ingredients:
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 8 oz (250 g) green beans, halved
• 6 small red potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil leaves
• 8 oz (250 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2-1/2 cans (15 oz/425 g) water-packed tuna, drained
• 6 romaine lettuce leaves
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) black olives, for garnish

Method:
1. Blanch garlic in large pot of boiling water 3 minutes. Transfer garlic to food processor or blender; set aside. Add beans to boiling water and cook 4 minutes, or until crisp-
tender. Remove beans, rinse under cold water and drain. Add potatoes to pot and cook 12 minutes, or until tender; drain.

2. Add vinegar, mayon­naise, oil and salt to garlic in food processor and purée. Add basil and 2 tbsp (25 ml) water and purée again.

3. Transfer dressing to large bowl. Add tomatoes, beans, potatoes and tuna, tossing to coat. Tear lettuce into small pieces. Add lettuce and toss again. Garnish with olives.

Serves 4

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