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Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad
This cannellini (white kidney) bean and tuna salad is a great change of pace from the usual mayonnaise-based version. Enjoy it on a hot summer day!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 large shallot finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 31 ounces cannellini beans (white kidney beans) 2 cans, rinsed and drained
- 3 ribs celery finely diced
- ½ large red bell pepper finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
- 5 ounces solid white tuna packed in oil drained
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the finely diced shallot in a small bowl with red wine vinegar. Allow to set while prepping the remainder of the vegetables for the salad. Drain the shallot and discard the vinegar.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the rinsed, drained beans, celery, bell pepper, parsley, onions, tuna, and the drained diced shallot.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper for the dressing. Pour over the bean and tuna mixture and toss gently until everything is combined and coated with dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.