Tuscan Tuna And Cannellini Salad
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
498 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Tuscan Tuna And Cannellini Salad
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This easy tuna and bean salad from Tuscany makes a quick healthy and delicious low cost meal.
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Ingredients
- 800 g canned cannellini beans 30 oz, drained
- 320 g tuna in oil 12 oz, drained
- 1 medium red onion finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 80 ml extra virgin olive oil ⅓ cup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, break up 320 g tuna in oil into large pieces and add 800 g canned cannellini beans.
- In a separate medium size bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together 80 ml extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, s1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Mix well and pour over the tuna and beans.
- Stir in the diced 1 medium red onion.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or till ready to serve.
Notes
- Always use fresh dry beans, as old stale beans will take forever to cook (and sometimes remain hard).
- You could make a large quantity of beans, then freeze them in small bags for quick defrosting, to use later.
- Storing - the salad will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 24 hours
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
498kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
775mg
(32%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 775mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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