Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad is a delightful mix of flavors, featuring tender white beans, savory tuna, and fresh vegetables. It’s easy to prepare, making it perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy lunch option, satisfying cravings while keeping it homemade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 ounces white beans (2 cans) (drained and rinsed)
- 10 ounces tuna (2 cans) (drained)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1 orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, orange bell pepper, shallot, parsley, and dill.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to combine everything.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled. Consider letting it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 33mg