Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad blends irresistible flavors and fresh ingredients for a healthy meal. It’s quick to prepare, making it your go-to for a delicious lunch or dinner option. Bursting with protein from tuna and fiber from white beans, it will satisfy your cravings while keeping you energized!
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, drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, thinly sliced shallot, chopped parsley, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently stir everything together until combined.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Feel free to substitute any other colorful vegetables you enjoy in this salad.
This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg