Tuna Lima Salad

Refreshingly light and irresistibly flavorful, this Tuna Lima Salad is a quick and easy recipe perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Combining protein-rich canned tuna with tender lima beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and parsley. Served over a bed of mixed salad greens, it’s both nutritious and vibrant, ready in just 15 minutes without any cooking. Whether you’re looking for a healthy salad idea or a gluten-free dish that satisfies, this Tuna Lima Salad is guaranteed to impress with its wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
• 1 cup lima beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces.

Step 2

Add the lima beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Arrange the mixed salad greens on a serving platter or individual plates.

Step 6

Spoon the tuna lima mixture over the greens, distributing it evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Tuna Lima Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1093.9 grams (1093.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1043

Total Fat 46.30g	59%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 1919mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 63.50g	23%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 13.40g
Protein 93.90g	188%

Vitamin D 117IU	585%
Calcium 234mg	18%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 2887mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 24.3%