Mediterranean White Bean and Tuna Salad Toasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
529 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean White Bean and Tuna Salad Toasts
Description
The recipe combines well-drained canned albacore tuna with rinsed white beans, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, thinly sliced red onion, and minced fresh rosemary. Extra virgin olive oil binds these ingredients, while kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper season the salad. Allowing the mixture to sit from 10 minutes up to overnight mellows flavors and deepens complexity.
To serve, thick slices of sourdough bread are toasted until golden and crisp, providing a crunchy base that contrasts with the creamy fish and bean salad. The bright lemon notes and herbaceous rosemary complement the savory tuna, creating a balanced, fresh flavor profile. Adjust seasoning after assembling if desired.
This dish works well as an appetizer, light lunch, or part of a mezze spread. Its make-ahead nature improves flavor depth, and it utilizes pantry staples with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 5- ounce albacore tuna drained well, canned in water or oil
- 1 cup White beans , if using canned, rinse well and drain
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- lemon zest of 1
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rosemary minced fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 lices sourdough bread
Instructions
- Drain the tuna well. In a medium bowl, combine the chunk white tuna with the beans, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red onion, rosemary, salt and pepper. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes up to overnight for flavors to meld.
- Toast the sourdough toasts until golden brown and divide the tuna among the toasts. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 728mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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