Cannellini with Tuna
Elevate your weeknight meals with this bright and protein-packed Cannellini with Tuna recipe, a no-cook classic that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Featuring tender cannellini beans, flaky tuna packed in olive oil, and a zesty homemade dressing infused with lemon, garlic, and a hint of red pepper for a subtle kick, this dish is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Fresh parsley and thinly sliced red onion add freshness and crunch, while optional baby arugula and crusty bread make it effortlessly versatile for lunch or dinner. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy bean and tuna salad is perfect for busy days, elegant enough for entertaining, and can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Healthy, flavorful, and fuss-free—this is meal prep at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cannellini beans
- 2 5-oz cans tuna packed in olive oil
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 cups baby arugula (optional)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the cannellini beans under cold water. Let them sit in the strainer to remove excess water.
Thinly slice the red onion into small, fine pieces and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Set both aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the dressing.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cannellini beans, drained tuna (flaked with a fork), red onion, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the bean and tuna mixture. Gently toss until everything is well-coated with the dressing, being careful not to break up the beans too much.
Serve immediately as is, or on a bed of baby arugula for added freshness and texture. Pair with slices of crusty bread if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 5778 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.8 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 148.3 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 2899 mg | 62% | |
*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.
