Tuna Salad with Peppers, Green Beans and Zucchini

Name: Tuna Salad with Peppers, Green Beans and Zucchini
Ingredients: 2 large, firm yellow bell peppers; 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 2 lemons; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt and freshly ground pepper; Ice water; 1/4 lb small, tender green beans, ends trimmed; 2 small, firm zucchini , cut in half crosswise, then cut lengthwise into thin strips; 1/2 lb tuna fillet, cut into thin slices; olive oil for brushing; 10 round or pear-shaped cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained

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"Most casual Italian dining spots offer a rendition of the ubiquitous tuna salad among their antipasti. Although it is common for Italian cooks to rely on canned tuna for these creations, here grilled fresh tuna is used. The salad is delicious eaten right away or marinated for up to 24 hours...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 large, firm yellow bell peppers

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2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Juice of 2 lemons

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1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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salt and freshly ground pepper

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Ice water

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1/4 lb small, tender green beans, ends trimmed

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2 small, firm zucchini , cut in half crosswise, then cut lengthwise into thin strips

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1/2 lb tuna fillet, cut into thin slices

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olive oil for brushing

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10 round or pear-shaped cherry tomatoes, halved

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1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

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2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained

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