Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad is a tasty blend of creamy beans, tender tuna, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is packed with flavor and made with wholesome ingredients that everyone will love!
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
- Combine the beans, tuna, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, shallot, parsley, and dill in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using flavored tuna such as olive oil or herb-infused varieties.
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to substitute any fresh herbs with your favorites or what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg