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Tuna White Bean Salad

Tuna White Bean Salad: Quick, Fresh, and Flavor-Packed!

Tuna White Bean Salad is a quick, healthy dish filled with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for light lunches or dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna drained and flaked
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans rinsed and well-drained
  • 1 medium Roasted Red Pepper diced
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 2 cups Baby Arugula
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or Flat Leaf Parsley chopped
  • 1 medium Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, flake the drained albacore tuna using a fork. Add the rinsed cannellini beans, diced roasted red pepper, finely chopped red onion, and capers. Toss in baby arugula and chopped fresh basil or parsley. Mix everything together until evenly combined.
  2. Zest the lemon and add the zest to the bowl. Squeeze in the lemon juice and drizzle in extra virgin olive oil. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Gently toss to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Transfer the salad to a serving plate or individual bowls. It can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Serve it over toasted sourdough or on a bed of greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Rinse the beans thoroughly. Let the salad sit for 15-30 minutes for the best flavor. Customize ingredients based on availability and preference. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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