Description
A quick and nourishing salad made with tuna, white beans, and fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna and bean mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
If time allows, let your salad chill after preparing for enhanced flavor. Leftovers keep well, but fresh greens may lose crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg