Large White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

large white lima beans

1 qt

water

onion, cut in half

garlic cloves, crushed, plus 1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed

bay leaf

fresh sage leaves

Salt

1 5 ounce can

water-packed light tuna, drained

bunch spinach, stemmed, leaves washed and dried, or 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach

1 tbsp

sherry vinegar

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp

Dijon mustard

6 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and mint

1 tbsp

chopped chives

Sliced red onion and black olives