Tuna and Bean Salad
Tuna and Bean Salad with a simple dijon mustard dressing, a fantastic lunch or light dinner that is delicious and nutritious, and full of Mediterranean flavours. Budget-friendly, packed with protein and incredibly easy to make, this salad is the perfect side for any roast or BBQ, great for picnics, backyard gatherings or any celebrations.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tin white cannellini beans (400 g, 13 oz)
- 1 tin canned tuna in oil (160 g, 5 oz)
- ½ English cucumber
- 200 g cherry tomatoes (1 ½ cups)
- 75 g pitted green olives (½ cup)
- 30 g lettuce (1 cup)
- ¼ red onion, cut julienne
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For the dressing
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To make the dressing, add all the ingredients to a jar or small container, and shake well.
- Peel and cut the cucumber into cubes, and halve the tomatoes.
- Add them to a large bowl together with the drained and rinsed beans, onion, tuna flakes, chopped lettuce, olives and chopped parsley.
- Drizzled the dressing over and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- The flavours improve as the beans absorbs the dressing, so you can safely make this salad ahead of time, and serve it cold from the fridge.
- Make sure to store it in an air tight container to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg