Butter Bean Tuna Celery Seed
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly satisfying, the Butter Bean Tuna Celery Seed Salad is a protein-packed dish perfect for a quick lunch or side at dinner. This no-cook recipe combines tender butter beans and flaky tuna with sweet cherry tomatoes and zesty red onion for a vibrant medley of flavors and textures. Enhanced with the aromatic warmth of celery seed, a drizzle of olive oil, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, it’s a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for a burst of freshness, this easy, 10-minute salad is equally delicious served immediately or chilled for a refreshing, make-ahead option. Whether you’re meal-prepping or seeking a light, nutritious dish, this gluten-free and Mediterranean-inspired recipe delivers on flavor and convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Butter beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 150 grams Tuna (canned in olive oil, drained)
- 1 piece Red onion (small, finely chopped)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 teaspoon Celery seed
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained butter beans and canned tuna, breaking up the tuna into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
Add the finely chopped red onion and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
Sprinkle the celery seed, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the ingredients, and gently toss everything together to combine. Be careful not to break the butter beans too much.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the mixture and give it a final gentle toss.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a refreshing cold salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.0 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 543 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
