Ha, I told you we’ve been loving salads lately! I’ve been all about “no cook” these days, and so when our friends organized a potluck picnic in the park yesterday I thought a flavorful salad would be the perfect dish to bring (so did everyone else, we had a lot of salads – just goes to show they are so well suited for this time of year 
). It was a picture perfect day – literally; the park was holding La Fête de la Tulipe – the festival of tulips – and we all sat in the grass together amongst over 300 varieties of the most gorgeous tulips all in bloom dancing in the warm afternoon sunshine. We enjoyed some wine, some stories and laughs, and some delicious food all together.
But I could not get over these gorgeous tulips!! My camera and I went for a little walk through the park, would you like to join me?
How could one not have a great time around friends and such beautiful scenery? (there are lots more tulip photos too!)
This salad is incredibly simple – seriously, it takes 5 minutes to throw together. So instead we can take our time to be outside enjoying good company and beautiful views of Springtime in full bloom
Also submitted to – Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays and Gluten Free Wednesdays
Jenn Cuisine
Prep Time – 10 minutes
Total Time – 10 minutes
Ingredients:
4 cups white beans already cooked & drained
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped however you like
1 red bell pepper, chopped however you like
1 scallion, green part and bulb chopped however you like
200g canned tuna, drained and fluffed with a fork (1 can)
2 heaping spoonfuls of pesto
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Use a spoon to evenly mix them.
2. Enjoy.
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I love tulips and those clicks are awesome!
That is one delicious looking salad. I great lazy day dish…
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa!
ahhhhhhh they’re so beautiful! Great photos! Really love the details and contrast. That salad is fantastic too .. light and perfect for spring time.
Thanks so much! I could’ve been there for hours I think, I didn’t get to see nearly all the gorgeous tulips that I would’ve liked, they were so enchanting
wow. wow. tulips… my favorite! i love all the variations… thanks for sharing. (the salad too!) yay for spring!
Thanks! I was amazed at all the different varieties there were!
Sigh… It’s still too cold here in Montreal for salads – I’m having onion soup tonight! And not a tulip in sight, of course. But your post reminds me of what I have to look forward to!
It’s been 17º C and higher this past week, absolutely lovely for being outside – hope Springtime comes soon for you!
What a delicious twist on tuna salad. I’m bookmarking this!
Gorgeous photos too.
Thanks Molly Jean!
What a beautiful, adult tuna salad! And those tulips are gorgeous. Mine are blooming now, too. Yippee! Spring is here!
Thanks! yay I’m glad you have nice Spring weather too!
These almost make me cry…not only because they are so beautiful but because spring has not sprung here yet. I’ve known, since I moved to Denver 25 years ago, that we are a full month behind in seeing the spring season but before Twitter and blogs I wasn’t reminded DAILY of that fact. I want tulips now too Jenn and it’s all your fault!
Oh Barbara I wish I could send you some pretty tulips…. hopefully Spring will come soon!
wow what shots you have captured. I am entralled as they are treat to my eyes. The salad sounds summery and delightful
Thanks so much!
Those tulips took my breath away. Now I’m going to make that recipe for my lunch and pretend I’m in a park in your part of the world surrounded by tulips.
Oh thanks Wendy! I hope you enjoy!
I love the simplicity and all the different ingredients in this salad. So easy, but I can tell that it would be delicious. We are moving towards salad-time here in California, and it’s always nice to get another great idea.
The photos are stunning, as usual:)
Thanks Lana!
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous photos! We don’t see a lot of tulips here but I love them. You have mad skills with that camera!
Thanks so much Robyn!
This salad looks very delicious and the tulips are so beautiful! So happy that spring is here!
thanks!
Beautiful salad with the lovely smooth tasting beans, and perfect blooms on the tulips. What a perfect day!
Aww thanks!
What gorgeous photos. You must have been in Morges. I missed La Fete de La Tulipe – I think I was leaving right before it started? Not sure.
HAve yet to post my vacation roundup and our meetup – so sorry. I will email you once I get that up.
Oh yes I need to put up a photo from our gtg as well – it was so much fun meeting you!
The salad sounds delicious, Jenn. And those tulips are gorgeous.
Thanks Linda!
I’m thinking this would make a nice dinner over some chilled quinoa, or it could even be served hot over warm quinoa.
Oh great ideas!!
I just made this and it is so yummy!! Nice and light and fresh tasting!! Thanks for sharing!!
Diane~
Oh I’m so glad you liked it!
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