Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad
A fresh and easy Tuscan salad made with cannellini beans, tuna, olive oil, and lemon — a healthy Mediterranean dish ready in minutes.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can Cannellini Beans 8½ oz / 240 g drained
- 1 can Tuna 5 oz / 150 g
- ½ small Red Onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1-2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the cannellini beans thoroughly and place them in a bowl.
- Add the tuna, breaking it into chunks with a fork.
- Add sliced red onion and chopped parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rinse the beans well to improve flavor and texture.
- Slice the onion thinly for a balanced bite. If the onion is too strong, soak it in cold water for 10-15 minutes.
- Taste before adding salt, especially with tuna.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg
