Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad is packed with flavor and easy to prepare. It combines tender white beans, fresh vegetables, and tuna for a quick and healthy meal. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad is not just nutritious but also irresistibly delicious!
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 chopped dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently stir to combine all ingredients.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
This salad stores well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, making it a great make-ahead meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg