Anticiplate

Generally, when my husband has plans for dinner, I just find something instant I can cook in the microwave. But, I do love to cook right? Why don’t I love to cook for myself? I guess I just never think of cooking for one. This meal is perfect for one, two, or even four. 

So, because I am cooking for myself tonight, I thought I would make something with some ingredients I am forbidden to us: cucumbers and capers, two things Erik loathes. 

Serves 2

1 6oz. can tuna in water, drained

1/2 14 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 c. roughly chopped flat leaf parsley

1 tbsp. capers (I added a bit more, I LOVE THEM!)

1/4 c. red wine vinegar

2 tbsp. olive oil

kosher salt and cracked black pepper

1 english cucumber, sliced thin (I used the biggest side of my box grater)

2 big handfuls of mesculin greens or spinach, whatever you prefer

Put the tuna, beans, parsley, capers, salt and pepper in a bowl and toss gently. Whisk together the vinegar and oil. Pour half over the tuna mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place the cucumbers and salad on a plate. Drizzle with remainder of dressing. Top with the tuna mixture.