Description
This Mediterranean White Bean Tuna Salad combines tender white beans and juicy tuna with vibrant veggies for a delightful, easy meal. Perfect as a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a favorite for healthy eating!
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 white beans, tuna, cherry 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 black pepper until mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and stir well to ensure even coating.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Feel free to substitute with any preferred vegetables or herbs.
This salad can be served on its own or as a hearty filling in sandwich wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg