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Tuna and White Bean Salad served over mixed greens with cannellini beans, albacore tuna, cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion, capers, feta cheese, and red wine vinaigrette.
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Tuna and White Bean Salad

This Tuna and White Bean Salad is fresh, flavorful, and gets a nice boost of protein from albacore tuna and cannellini beans. With fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and an easy homemade vinaigrette, it's perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Keyword: tuna and white bean salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Tuna White Bean Salad

  • 5 ounce can solid albacore tuna like Wild Planet
  • 15 ounce can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 6 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 1 cup)
  • 1 rib celery chopped
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 8 ounces mixed salad greens like spring mix or your favorite lettuce blend
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese omit for dairy-free

Instructions

  • Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar or other airtight container and shake vigorously for a minute to combine. Set aside.
  • Drain the tuna, place it in a bowl and break it up with a spoon. Add the beans, cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion, capers and parsley. Drizzle with half of the vinaigrette and toss lightly to combine.
  • Place the greens in salad bowl or on a platter. Top with the tuna and white bean mixture. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and season with a little freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and serve.

Notes

Meal Prep Tips
Prepare the tuna and white bean mixture as directed and toss it with half of the vinaigrette. Store the mixture and remaining vinaigrette in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
When ready to serve, add the tuna and white bean mixture to a bed of mixed greens and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired. For the best quality, enjoy within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1121IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 4mg