White Bean and Tuna Salad

White Bean and Tuna Salad is a quick and refreshing Mediterranean dish perfect for busy days when you want a healthy, no-cook meal. Packed with creamy beans, tuna and bright lemon, this salad is a tasty, protein-filled option that comes together in just 15 minutes.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 328kcal

Author: Alice | Skinny Spatula

Ingredients

▢ 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
▢ 2 cans (5 oz. / 140 g) tuna, in olive oil
▢ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
▢ ½ small red onion, finely diced
▢ 1 small avocado, diced
▢ Juice of half a lemon
▢ Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
▢ A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cannellini beans, tuna, red pepper, red onion and avocado.
2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans
2 cans (5 oz. / 140 g) tuna
1 red bell pepper
½ small red onion
1 small avocado
Pour in the lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sprinkle the fresh parsley on top and toss gently to combine.
A handful of fresh parsley
Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve right away or refrigerate.

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Notes

Rinse and drain the beans well so the salad doesn’t turn up watery.
Use a fork to break the tuna into big, flaky chunks.
Only add the avocado if you’re serving immediately so it remains fresh and creamy.

Nutrition

Nutrition is per serving and is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.