Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad blends hearty white beans with flavorful tuna, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing. It’s great for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner, making it an ideal choice for anyone wanting a delicious yet simple homemade meal.
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 beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, shallot, parsley, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until fully mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the bean mixture and stir everything until well combined.
Notes
Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
This salad tastes even better if allowed to chill in the refrigerator for a while before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg