It's Here, To Stay!!!!!!! Begin with an Arugula, Italian Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

Arugula, Italian Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

Salad season is here!! It is time to get out and enjoy the sunshine, camera in hand, spring in our step....“Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of Spring?” ― Neltje Blanchan

**Arugula, Italian Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad**

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion

2 (6-ounce) cans Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained and broken into chunks

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby arugula

2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, red onion, tuna, cannel ini beans and arugula; toss. Top with cheese.

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