Best 9 Green Bean Salad With Tuna Sauce And Olives Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Green Bean Salad with Tuna Sauce and Olives, a delectable dish that combines the crispness of green beans, the richness of tuna sauce, and the tangy bite of olives. This salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, making it a perfect side dish or light lunch. The tuna sauce, prepared with a blend of mayonnaise, mustard, and herbs, adds a creamy and flavorful dimension to the dish, while the olives provide a salty and briny contrast. Discover the detailed recipe for this refreshing and satisfying salad, along with variations and serving suggestions, to create a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

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GREEN BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING



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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

1 shallot, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 large or 2 small heads of Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated
1 (14.5-oz.) can white beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 (6-oz.) jar oil-packed tuna, drained, flaked into pieces

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.

TWO-BEAN AND TUNA SALAD



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This is the most amazing version of tuna and bean salad I've ever tasted. It incorporates crunchy green beans, a red onion made a little milder by soaking in water, tuna and a bean of your choice. I've used a lush bean called Good Mother Stallard, which really makes this salad stand out. You can substitute borlotti beans, pinto or white beans. If you're using canned beans, rinse them first. Whichever bean you choose, you'll have an amazing light and satisfying meal.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
1 small red onion, cut in half and sliced in half-moons (optional)
2 5-ounce cans tuna (packed in water or olive oil), drained
1 1/2 cups cooked Good Mother Stallard, borlotti, pinto or white beans (if using canned beans, rinse)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram or sage
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Salt to taste
1 garlic clove, minced or puréed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons bean broth
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Blanch green beans for 4 minutes (5 minutes if beans are thick), until just tender. Transfer to a bowl of cold water and drain. (Alternatively, steam beans for 4 to 5 minutes). Cut or break beans in half if very long.
  • Meanwhile, place sliced onion, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again on paper towels.
  • Drain tuna and place in a salad bowl. Break up with a fork. Add cooked dried beans, green beans, onion and herbs. Toss together.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, salt, garlic, mustard and bean broth. Whisk in olive oil. Toss with tuna and bean mixture, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 457 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 large red potatoes, diced
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
9 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, drained

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.

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD



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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

1 small or 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 (6 1/2-ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or borlotti beans, drained through a strainer and rinsed
3 fresh sage leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small or medium garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt (or omit and use 4 tablespoons olive oil)
1/2 Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and sliced, for garnish

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

TUNA WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND LEMON



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This is not your mother's mayonnaise-laden tuna salad, but it's just as easy to prepare. Here's what you do: stir together some canned tuna, garlic, lemon juice, red onion, black olives, capers and fresh parsley, then spread it on buttered toast. Top it off with a round of ripe tomato or slivers of avocado and another slice of toast. That's it. If you want to make it into a dip, toss the mixture into a food processor with a few tablespoons of softened butter and a bit more olive oil. Purée until smooth and creamy and serve with carrots, fennel, bell pepper and seeded crackers. If you have a tin of sardines taunting you from inside your cabinet, we bet this recipe would work equally well with those.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, weekday, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 sandwiches or 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove, finely minced
Juice of half a lemon, plus more to taste
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus 4 more tablespoons if serving as dip
20 ounces canned tuna, preferably packed in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons minced parsley or basil
Salt to taste
Buttered toast, if serving as sandwiches
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, if serving as dip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash garlic with the back of a spoon. Whisk in the lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Combine with the tuna, onion, olives, capers, herbs and salt to taste.
  • Serve on buttered toast for sandwiches, or make into a dip: Pulse the tuna salad and butter in a food processor until it is creamy. With the motor of the processor running, slowly add the additional 4 tablespoons oil. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve with cut vegetables (fennel and bell peppers are nice) and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 228 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FLAVORFUL TUNA SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVES



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I am all about flavor melding and this recipe is one of my favorites. there are several variations so feel free to experiment to find your favorite!

Provided by RubyImage

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces albacore tuna (or yellow fin)
1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/8 cup ranch dressing
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped (bulb and green)
2 teaspoons paprika
salt
pepper
garlic powder (sparingly)

Steps:

  • Start with the tuna and flake it up in your mixing bowl so there are no chunks. Add olive oil mayo or Greek yogurt depending on your preference and ranch dressing. Stir thoroughly. Add chopped celery, olives with pimentos, and onions. Mix thoroughly. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Taste as go along to adjust for your own preferences.
  • For extra crunch add some chopped water chestnuts and for an even more Mediterranean feel add feta cheese throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 420.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.6

GREEN AND WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA



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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

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 can (5 ounces) solid white tuna packed in water, drained and broken into pieces
1/4 cup thinly sliced pepperoncini (about 9)

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

TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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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

1 1/2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 large red potatoes, diced
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
9 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, drained

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

GREEN BEAN, POTATO, AND TUNA SALAD



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This was a staple in our home each summer. Very easy to make, all of your guests will ask how it's done and will come back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by fgamble1969

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon lemon pepper, or more as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces
1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
1 large tomato, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing (such as Ken's Steak House Lite Northern Italian Dressing®)
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season tuna steaks liberally with lemon pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tuna steaks in the hot skillet and sear until lightened but still a little pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to "shock" the beans and preserve the green color.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until they are just a little firm when pierced, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water.
  • Combine garlic, lemon, juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add tuna, potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes. Stir in Italian dressing and coat all ingredients with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 2 hours or best overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 565.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If you're using canned green beans, rinse them well and drain them before using.
  • If you don't have any tuna sauce on hand, you can make your own by combining 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of chopped onion, 1/4 cup of chopped celery, and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as chopped cucumber, red onion, or bell pepper.
  • If you're serving this salad as a main course, you can add some cooked chicken or shrimp.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the tuna and add some chopped tofu or tempeh.

Conclusion:

This green bean salad with tuna sauce and olives is a delicious and refreshing side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover green beans. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.

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