This is a classic tuna and white bean salad, which despite its pantry-raid simplicity, is elegant enough for a guest-worthy luncheon served on top butter lettuce. However, it's also satisfying scooped up with crackers while working at your desk. <br /> <br />I have the last of the Meyer Lemons my husband brought back from our California house, so I squeezed one lemon into the salad along with a handful of roughly chopped parsley to brighten and freshen up the flavors. The zingy lemon zest makes a pretty garnish though if you don't have Meyer Lemons on hand, go light on the zest and garnish with parsley stems. <br /> <br />My preferred brands for both tuna and white beans are the Whole Foods Everyday line. When I'm not close to a Whole Foods, however, Starkist Albacore packed in water and Progresso white beans do just fine. <br /> <br />In the gloomy gray of mid-winter Wyoming, this salad tastes just a little like the promise of summer.

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