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Tuna salad with white beans, red onion, and parsley in a black bowl with a fork, on a wooden table.
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Tuna Salad with White Beans

Tuna salad with white beans is an elegantly simple dish that can be prepped in minutes. Full of protein and healthy fat, it will leave you satisfied but not sluggish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 367

Ingredients

  • One (5-ounce) can good-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • One (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 small (about 3 oz) red onion, thinly sliced into half circles
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Handful of halved cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon (optional)
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, gently combine the tuna, beans, and onions.

    ☞ TESTER TIP: If you find the flavor of red onion to be too strong, try soaking the sliced onion in cold water for a few minutes to soften the bite.

  • Add the salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh parsley and gently toss.
  • Stir in the cherry tomatoes and lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 726mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g