Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad Recipe
his delicious Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad is full of fresh flavors and contrasting textures. Soft beans, flaky tuna, crisp onion, fresh herbs and smoky peppers are all drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette that makes every bite dreamy. This salad can definitely hold its own as a main course.
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked Cannellini beans drained
- 2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, well drained
- ½ cup basil leaves, washed and dried, roughly chopped
- 1 cup packed spinach leaves, washed and dried, roughly chopped
- 1 cup roasted red peppers roughly chopped
- 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup capers
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, tuna, basil, spinach, peppers, onion and capers.
- Make vinaigrette. In a small bowl, use a whisk to blend the oil with the vinegar and lemon juice.
- Assemble. Pour the vinaigrette over the bean mixture and season the salad generously to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 4mg