Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad combines tender white beans, savory tuna, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s ideal for a quick dinner or healthy lunch, packed with flavor and nutrients to satisfy any appetite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 ounces white beans (2 cans) (drained and rinsed)
- 10 ounces tuna (2 cans) (drained)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1 orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans, drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced orange bell pepper, thinly sliced shallot, chopped parsley, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently stir until everything is well incorporated.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
Feel free to substitute other beans or add your favorite vegetables for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg