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Tuscan Tuna And Cannellini Salad

This easy tuna and bean salad from Tuscany makes a quick healthy and delicious low cost meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 498 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. In a large bowl, break up 320 g tuna in oil into large pieces and add 800 g canned cannellini beans.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix well and pour over the tuna and beans.
  4. Stir in the diced 1 medium red onion.
  5. 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

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

% 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.