Tuna White Bean Salad
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Tuna White Bean Salad
Description
Tuna White Bean Salad brings together canned albacore tuna with soft cannellini beans and a finely diced red onion for subtle sharpness. The salad is dressed simply with lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh herbs such as dill and parsley which invigorate the mixture with herbal notes and citrus brightness. Kosher salt and black pepper season the salad to taste, enhancing the natural flavors of the ingredients.
The salad does not involve cooking and relies on quality canned ingredients and fresh herbs. It can be enjoyed on its own or spread over toasted bread for a rustic open-faced sandwich. Drizzling extra virgin olive oil is an option to add moisture and richness if the salad feels dry.
This recipe can be adjusted to suit personal preferences by adding more herbs, lemon, or olive oil, allowing for a customizable balance of flavors and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 (5 ounce) albacore tuna in olive oil, drained, can
- 1 (14 ounce) cannellini beans drained and rinsed, can
- 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced fine
- 2 tablespoons dill minced fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- bread optional, toasted
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl add all the ingredients and lightly stir to combine.
- Taste the mixture and add more herbs, lemon, or seasoning if needed. If the salad seems dry drizzle in some extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve on bread if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil to your taste to balance freshness and moisture.
- Serving the salad on toasted bread adds texture and makes it a more filling meal.
- This salad is adaptable and can incorporate extra ingredients as desired without losing its base character.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 376IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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