Best 20 Bean And Tuna Salad Recipes
Craving a light and refreshing salad that's packed with protein and flavor? Look no further than this delightful Bean and Tuna Salad. This flavorful salad features a medley of tender tuna, hearty beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that comes together to create a satisfying meal.
In this comprehensive recipe guide, you'll find not one, but two variations of this classic salad – one featuring chickpeas and the other with kidney beans. Both versions offer unique textures and flavors, catering to different preferences. The chickpea salad offers a creamy and nutty twist, while the kidney bean salad delivers a slightly firmer texture and a hint of sweetness.
Accompanying these main recipes are three additional variations. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the No-Tuna Bean Salad provides a satisfying plant-based alternative. The Mediterranean Bean and Tuna Salad adds a vibrant twist with sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, transporting you to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean. Last but not least, the Curried Bean and Tuna Salad offers a delightful blend of Indian spices, transforming this classic dish into an aromatic and flavorful treat.
TUNA AND BEAN SALAD
This is a mainstay in my house, something you can always throw together for an easy light meal. The authentic version would call for tuna packed in olive oil, but I actually prefer water-packed tuna. The salad packs a lot of protein, not just from the beans, but also from the tuna, which is also an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 15m
Yield Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the onion in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels.
- In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the remaining vinegar, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the tuna and beans and serve, garnishing each plate with cucumber slices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 541, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 946 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOMATO, TUNA, AND BEAN SALAD
This main dish salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Dill, quinoa, and Parmesan cheese are optional. I make the salad without these, then add them to change things up a bit when we eat the leftovers. Serve by itself or over lettuce.
Provided by Marcia
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dill weed, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tuna, quinoa, basil, and onion; gently stir with a large spoon to coat evenly. Spoon salad into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 27m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using a mesh strainer, transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain the green beans and pat dry with a towel.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the same cooking liquid and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the potatoes to the simmering liquid and cook until they are just tender but still hold their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the ice water to cool completely. Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the tomatoes, basil and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add the tuna and toss gently to combine. Add the green beans and potatoes and gently combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
GREEN AND WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA
Tuna, cannellini beans, green beans, and red onion are matches made in salad heaven -- toss them in a simple dressing of white-wine vinegar and olive oil for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool water to stop the cooking, and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add green beans, cannellini beans, onion, tuna, and pepperoncini and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 15 g
GREEN BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
Our idea of salad for dinner in the height of summer means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling. Here, that means quickly blanched green beans, canned white beans, parsley leaves, and Little Gem lettuce get tossed in a punchy basil dressing with oil-packed tuna and capers.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Green Bean Salad Shallot Vinegar Basil Lemon Juice Lettuce Bean Parsley Capers Tuna Dairy Free Peanut Free Dinner Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Wheat/Gluten-Free Summer
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a blender jar. Let sit 5-10 minutes to lightly pickle.
- Meanwhile, cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, then run under very cold water until cool to the touch.
- Add basil, oil, lemon juice, and pepper to shallot mixture and blend until mostly smooth. Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add green beans, lettuce, white beans, parsley, and capers and toss with your hands to coat. Add tuna and gently toss to combine. Transfer salad to a platter.
WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD
This protein-packed spinach salad is ready in 15 minutes
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine beans, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high, stirring, until beans are warm, about 4 minutes; remove pan from heat. In a large bowl, combine spinach, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 teaspoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Divide spinach among four plates. Transfer beans to bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, tuna, olives, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Top spinach with bean and tuna mixture and serve with bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 31 g
GIADA DE LAURENTIIS' WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD
This is a traditional combination in Italy and makes a wonderful full-meal salad. Tuna packed in oil, though hard to find anymore, makes a difference in this salad. Try it at least once this way! You may want to chill the ingredients somewhat in the refrigerator before assembling salad.
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Tuna
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add tuna and oil and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. With a fork, break up the tuna.
- Add the beans and onions and gently toss.
- Drizzle with vinegar and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to plates and serve.
- Note: This may be served over fresh arugula, about 1/2 cup per plate.
HERBED TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests-or yourself-by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead of using canned. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and salt; drizzle over salad. Add tuna and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TUNA, WHITE BEAN, AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CREAM DIJON DRESSING
Categories Salad Bean Fish Mustard Olive No-Cook Quick & Easy Lunch Buffet Mayonnaise Tuna Bell Pepper Lettuce Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Place greens in center of 4 plates. Toss beans, red peppers and onion in medium bowl with enough dressing to coat. Top greens with bean mixture, then tuna, dividing equally. Garnish with olives and serve.
TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Categories Salad Bean Fish Onion No-Cook Lunch Spring Sage Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain oil from tuna into medium bowl. Add enough olive oil to measure 3 tablespoons total; whisk in vinegar. Add onion, parsley and sage. Mix in beans and tuna. Season with salt and pepper.
GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA SAUCE AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When beans are cold, drain and pat dry with paper towels, then arrange on a platter and season with salt.
- Purée tuna with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and anchovy paste in a blender, scraping down sides as necessary, until very smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over beans. Scatter olives and parsley leaves on top.
LARGE WHITE BEAN, TUNA AND SPINACH SALAD
You could use canned cannellini beans for this, but I love the size and texture of large white limas. I don't soak limas because the skins tend to detach and the beans fall apart when you cook them. You want them intact for this, but you also need to make sure to cook them all the way through.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse the beans and combine with the water in a soup pot. Add the halved onion, the crushed garlic cloves, the bay leaf and the sage leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, cover and boil very gently for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender (sometimes they take longer, about 2 hours; it depends in part on the age of the beans). Remove from the heat. Set a colander over a bowl and drain the beans. Discard the bay leaf, onion, garlic cloves and sage. Some of the beans will have slipped out of their skins and fallen apart, but most should be intact. The broth can be used for a soup or pasta sauce.
- Meanwhile, prepare the spinach and the dressing. Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, minced or puréed garlic, mustard, salt to taste and the olive oil.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the beans and the tuna. Don't worry if some of the lima beans fall apart. Add the mint, half the chives and half the dressing and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss the spinach with the remaining dressing. Line a platter or wide bowl with the spinach, top with the tuna, and sprinkle the remaining chives over the top. Garnish with red onions and black olives if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD
Make and share this Tuna and Green Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Tuna
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
- Using a mesh strainer, transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain the green beans and pat dry with a towel.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the same cooking liquid and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the potatoes to the simmering liquid and cook until they are just tender but still hold their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the ice water to cool completely. Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the tomatoes, basil and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add the tuna and toss gently to combine. Add the green beans and potatoes and gently combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 998.7, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 13.1
TUNA AND BEAN PASTA SALAD
This is a favorite around our house! It's realtively low in fat, has tons of fibre and is great for next day lunches too! I prefer to eat this just with oil and lemon, but my husband adds some mayonaise for a creamy texture.
Provided by Headhunter
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Boil water with salt and set pasta to cook just until texture is beyond a la dente, but not soft.
- Drain tuna and add to large glass bowl. Break larger pieces so tuna is flakey.
- Drain and wash beans and add to tuna.
- Place non-oil packed sundried tomatoes in a bowl with hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes. After five minutes, drain excess water from tomatoes, chop and add to tuna and beans.
- Remove olive pits by cutting a slit into each olive length wise. Add to tuna, beans and tomatoes.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, carrot, bell pepper.
- Add mustard, oregano, basil, (dried or fresh) salt & pepper to taste, olive oil and lemon.
- Stir and serve immediately or refrigerate for use up to 2 days later.
- Add mayonaise to large bowl mixture or individual servings - if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 285.7, Carbohydrate 112.7, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 37.4
WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH RADICCHIO
This salad is perfect for a weekend lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.
Provided by Seamus Mullen
Categories Salad Bean Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Tuna Healthy Low Cholesterol Radicchio Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place radicchio in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons Parsley Vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season radicchio to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter, spreading out in an even layer. Combine 3 tablespoons Parsley Vinaigrette, cannellini beans, and celery in the large bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange bean mixture on top of radicchio. Top salad with tuna and garnish with parsley. Drizzle some vinaigrette over.
TUNA, CAULIFLOWER AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Cauliflower is very happy in a pungent marinade, so I added it to one of my favorite stand-bys, tuna and bean salad. I liked this salad even more with the cauliflower added, as the tuna flavor infuses the cauliflower along with the vinegar and olive oil. You can use canned white beans, or cook up some delicious giant white beans and some of their broth in the dressing. The salad tastes even better if it has a few hours or a day to sit, and it keeps well.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 generously
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Steam cauliflower for 5 to 6 minutes, until just tender.
- Place sliced onion, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again on paper towels.
- Meanwhile in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, mustard and yogurt or bean broth. Whisk in olive oil.
- When cauliflower is tender remove from heat and toss with half the dressing in a large salad bowl. Drain tuna and add to bowl with cauliflower. Break up with a fork. Add cooked beans, onion and herbs. Toss together. Add remaining salad dressing and pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 576, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 642 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WHITE BEAN, TUNA AND TOMATO SALAD
Make and share this White Bean, Tuna and Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Tuna
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Flake tuna into a medium-size bowl; add next six ingredients; drizzle Dressing over all and toss gently to mix.
- Spoon onto lettuce leaves and top with chopped egg, if desired.
- Serves 4.
TUNA AND BEAN SALAD
The combination of tuna with olive oil, lemon juice, and beans is inspired by the cuisine of Italy. The beans are green beans and cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Provided by Edie Moon
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together green beans, tuna, cannellini beans, chopped onion, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cheese. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 114.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD
Make and share this Tuna and White Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LuLu Bear
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain beans well and place half the beans into a bowl.
- Mash remaining beans with a fork.
- Combine mashed and whole beans with tuna, onion, rosemary, and arugula.
- Dress the salad with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.3, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 28.4, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3
TUNA AND BEAN SALAD
Make and share this Tuna and Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Beans: Use beans that hold their shape well in salads, such as garbanzo beans, kidney beans, or black beans.
- Soak or Cook Beans Properly: If using dried beans, soak them overnight or for the recommended time before cooking. For canned beans, rinse and drain them thoroughly.
- Use High-Quality Tuna: Opt for tuna packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna packed in oil for a healthier option.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Incorporate a variety of chopped vegetables like celery, onion, red bell pepper, and carrots for added crunch and flavor.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Herbs like parsley, dill, or cilantro can brighten up the salad and add a refreshing touch.
- Experiment with Dressings: Try different dressings to suit your taste, such as a classic vinaigrette, creamy lemon dressing, or tangy yogurt-based dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Conclusion:
Bean and tuna salad is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a hearty snack, or as a side dish. With its combination of protein-packed beans, nutritious tuna, and fresh vegetables, this salad is a great way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your diet. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or enjoy experimenting with different flavors and ingredients, there's a bean and tuna salad variation that will satisfy your taste buds. So, whip up a batch of this delicious and satisfying salad today and enjoy its many health benefits!
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