Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad, a quick and nutritious dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Featuring tender flakes of tuna packed in olive oil, creamy cannellini beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the bright zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this no-cook recipe is as flavorful as it is easy to prepare. A light dressing of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and parsley ties everything together, while optional baby arugula adds a peppery bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this protein-packed salad is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a refreshing lunchtime boost. Healthy, gluten-free, and endlessly versatile, it’s a recipe that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in olive oil
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans (canned)
- 0.5 medium, diced red onion
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 2 cups, for serving baby arugula (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and cannellini beans. Rinse the beans under cold water and set both aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, beans, diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are well-combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve the salad as-is or over a bed of baby arugula for extra freshness. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2459 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 89.5 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2825 mg | 60% | |
*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.
