Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad is packed with flavor and nutrients. With white beans, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, it’s perfect for a quick meal or a refreshing side dish for any occasion.
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 white beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, sliced shallot, chopped parsley, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and ground pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir gently until everything is combined.
Notes
For a variation, add some feta cheese for a tangy twist.
This salad is best served chilled; refrigerate it for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
It’s perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg