Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 salads
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
Description
This salad combines peppery arugula with creamy cannellini beans and flaky white tuna for a protein-rich base. Cherry tomatoes and olives add bursts of acidity and briny depth, while thinly sliced red onion lends a mild sharpness. The olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties the flavors with a light, fresh finish. Crumbled feta cheese scattered on top contributes a salty, tangy accent that complements both beans and tuna.
The salad requires no cooking, making it ready in minutes by simply tossing all elements. It serves well as a lunch on its own or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal. The ingredients provide varied textures — creamy beans, tender greens, and firm tuna — making each bite interesting.
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula , (or spinach or other favorite lettuce)
- 15 ounces cannellini beans , rinsed and drained (or Great Northern beans)
- 5 ounces white albacore tuna drained, packed in water
- ½ cup cherry tomato halved
- ¼ cup olives green, Kalamata, or your favorite variety, sliced
- red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl or two smaller bowls, combine the arugula, white beans, tuna, tomatoes, olives and and red onion.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and the juice from the lemon. Toss to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2salads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1120mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1317IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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