Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad boasts fresh flavors and easy preparation. Packed with protein-rich tuna and white beans, cherry tomatoes, and crisp veggies, it’s a satisfying dish that’s great for lunch or dinner. Enjoy a healthy homemade meal that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings or quick, nutritious weeknight dinners.
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, cucumber, bell pepper, shallot, parsley, and dill.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for added flavor.
This salad can be made a day in advance. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
For a vegan option, substitute tuna with chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 771mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 33mg