Tuna and White Bean Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    492 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Tuna and White Bean Salad

This tuna and white bean salad is the very definition of a pantry meal ~ ready in 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

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quick pickled onions

  • 1/4 small red onion, cut in thin slivers
  • 3 tsp vinegar (this can be any vinegar you like, red, white, or cider vinegar)

salad

  • 15 ounce can of white beans, drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced. Shallot can also be used.
  • 1 Tbsp capers
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 4-6 ounces canned or jarred tuna fish packed in oil
  • fresh dill snipped
  • fresh parsley, minced
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Instructions

  1. Put the slivered onion and vingear in a small jar and toss to combine. Set aside.
  2. Put the drained beans in a medium bowl and add the garlic, capers, olive oil and lemon juice and toss gently. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add the tuna to the bowl, gently flaking it apart with your fingers, along with the fresh herbs and onions. Note: I drain the onions, but you can also add a bit of the vinegar if you like.
  4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. The salad will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Notes

  • *Recipe slightly adapted from Serious Eats

Nutrition Information

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Calories 492kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 1109mg (32%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 39IU (1%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 492kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Potassium 1109mg 24%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 39IU 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 174mg 17%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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