Tuna Bean Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and protein-packed Tuna Bean Salad! This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, featuring tender canned tuna, creamy cannellini beans, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, all tossed with crisp cucumber, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley. A tangy homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, delivering a delicious balance of flavors. Perfect as a light lunch, hearty side dish, or even a quick dinner, this salad is both healthy and satisfying. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a simple, Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s perfect for any season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned cannellini beans (or white beans)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Open the cans of tuna and cannellini beans. Drain and rinse the beans under cold water. Set them aside.
Wash the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber into small cubes, and finely chop the parsley.
Slice the red onion into thin half-moons or small dice, depending on your preference.
In a large serving bowl, combine the drained tuna, rinsed beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for a more refreshing option.
Enjoy your Tuna Bean Salad with crusty bread or on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2210 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1502 mg | 32% | |
*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.
