Tuna and White Bean Salad
Tuna and White Bean Salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish made with simple pantry ingredients like canned tuna, white beans, and olive oil. Tossed with lemon juice, herbs, and crunchy veggies, it’s a quick and healthy no-cook meal ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 can (5–7 oz) tuna (in water or oil), drained
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup red onion or shallot, finely chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon capers, chopped cucumber, baby spinach, arugula, or olives
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and white beans.
- Add chopped red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Use high-quality olive oil and fresh lemon juice for the brightest taste.
- Great for meal prep — stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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