Tuna Lima Salad
Refreshingly light and irresistibly flavorful, this Tuna Lima Salad is a quick and easy recipe perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Combining protein-rich canned tuna with tender lima beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and parsley. Served over a bed of mixed salad greens, it’s both nutritious and vibrant, ready in just 15 minutes without any cooking. Whether you’re looking for a healthy salad idea or a gluten-free dish that satisfies, this Tuna Lima Salad is guaranteed to impress with its wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 1 cup lima beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces.
Add the lima beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion to the bowl with the tuna.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Arrange the mixed salad greens on a serving platter or individual plates.
Spoon the tuna lima mixture over the greens, distributing it evenly.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Tuna Lima Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1919 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 93.9 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2887 mg | 61% | |
*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.
