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Dense White Bean Tuna Salad Recipe

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This Dense White Bean Tuna Salad is a hearty Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender white beans, flavorful tuna, and fresh vegetables like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper. Tossed with a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing and fresh herbs, it’s a protein-packed, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 28 ounces white beans (2 cans), drained and rinsed
  • 10 ounces tuna (2 cans), drained
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained white beans, drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced orange bell pepper, thinly sliced shallot, chopped parsley, and chopped dill. Gently toss to mix all the ingredients evenly.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the bean and tuna mixture. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing and flavors meld together.
  4. Serve: Optionally chill the salad for a short time or serve immediately as a nutritious, filling meal.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • For variety, you can substitute canned white beans with cooked fresh beans.
  • Adding a splash of red wine vinegar can enhance the tanginess if desired.

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