Tuna Bean Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and protein-packed Tuna Bean Salad! This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, featuring tender canned tuna, creamy cannellini beans, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, all tossed with crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley. A tangy homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, delivering a delicious balance of flavors. Perfect as a light lunch, hearty side dish, or even a quick dinner, this salad is both healthy and satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a simple, Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s perfect for any season.
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned cannellini beans (or white beans)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Open the cans of tuna and cannellini beans. Drain and rinse the beans under cold water. Set them aside.
Step 2
Wash the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber into small cubes, and finely chop the parsley.
Step 3
Slice the red onion into thin half-moons or small dice, depending on your preference.
Step 4
In a large serving bowl, combine the drained tuna, rinsed beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Step 5
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a more refreshing option.
Step 9
Enjoy your Tuna Bean Salad with crusty bread or on its own!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 819.9 grams (819.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 818 |
| Total Fat 45.10g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 6.40g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium 2210mg | 96% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.90g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.90g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 11.00g | |
| Protein 78.80g | 158% |
| Vitamin D 227IU | 1134% |
| Calcium 137mg | 11% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 1502mg | 32% |
Source of Calories