Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad
Make Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad, an Italian lunch recipe with canned tuna in olive oil, canned cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes. It has about 15 min, about 420 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad is an Italian lunch recipe that takes about 15 min, makes 2 servings, has about 420 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonMediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad ingredients
- 2 cans (150g each) canned tuna in olive oil
- 1 can (400g) canned cannellini beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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How to make Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad
- Drain the canned tuna, reserving a little of the olive oil if desired for extra flavor. Flake the tuna into a large bowl.
- Rinse and drain the cannellini beans thoroughly and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl along with the pitted Kalamata olives and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients, being careful not to mash the beans too much.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with crusty bread, or chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad FAQ
How do I make Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad?
Make Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad?
The main ingredients include canned tuna in olive oil, canned cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad take?
This recipe takes about 15 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad?
Recipe Genius estimates about 420 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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