Best 6 Healthy And Tasty White Bean And Tuna Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing white bean and tuna salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into a medley of creamy white beans, succulent tuna, crisp celery, refreshing red onion, and a zesty dressing that brings it all together. This culinary masterpiece is not only a feast for the senses but also a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with lean protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. Elevate your lunch routine with this delectable salad, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

With three variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse preferences. The classic white bean and tuna salad remains faithful to tradition, while the Mediterranean-inspired version introduces a burst of fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese. For those seeking a lighter option, the Greek yogurt dressing offers a refreshing twist, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the depths of this versatile dish. Discover the secrets behind the perfect dressing, learn how to choose the freshest ingredients, and uncover clever tips for meal prep and storage. Embark on this culinary adventure today and experience the magic of white bean and tuna salad.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD



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Easy to make Tuna Salad recipe made with white beans, and a handful of other healthy ingredients. Ready in just 10 minutes.

Provided by Rena

Categories     Appetizer     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large red onion
1 lemon (zested and juiced plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges)
Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
30 oz cannellini or Great Northern white beans (2 (x 15 oz cans), drained and rinsed)
12 oz tuna in olive oil (2 (x 6 oz cans), drained well)
2/3 cup sliced black olives
2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
½ tsp chili pepper (or crushed red peppers, or to taste)

Steps:

  • To make the pickled onion, slice the onion very thinly, and add it to a small bowl.
  • Squeeze the lemon over the onion and add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of water. Set aside until the rest of the ingredients are ready.
  • To a salad bowl, add the beans, together with the tuna, olives, celery, pickled onion, and freshly chopped parsley. Gently stir to combine.
  • Serve the salad with lemon wedges and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 1226 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD



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"I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon dressing adds interest to the beans, tuna, olives and onion. It makes a filling and healthy lunch that I like to take to work.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, tuna, olives and onion; add dressing and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6-ounce) cans dark meat tuna, packed in olive oil
2 (15-ounce) cans cannelini white beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup small capers, nonpareil in brine, drained and rinsed
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups fresh arugula
6 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
  • Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.

TUNA WITH TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Once the tuna steaks hit the grill, do not move them around or they may tear. This recipe is for tuna that is still pink in the middle (medium-rare). Increase the cooking time for tuna that is more cooked through. -Vance E. Werner Jr., Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TUNA:
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Brush tuna with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until slightly pink in the center for medium-rare, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

HEALTHY AND TASTY WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD



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This salad takes a little to assemble. But it's nutritional content (chock full of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids) and fantastic taste are well worth it. We're finding out that beans are one of the best foods there is - adding only three cups a week can lower your cholesterol, decrease your cancer risk, and can even promote weight loss. The Omega-3's in tuna increase your good cholesterol, are heart and brain healthy. I've adapted it from a recipe that originally ran in the New York Times.

Provided by mlbelgard

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced (equal to about 1/4 -1/3 cup depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar, plus
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in water, drained (I prefer salt free, opting instead to add my own)
1 (15 ounce) can white beans. i prefer goya's small white beans, but you can use Cannellini (Habichuelas Blancas) or 1 (15 ounce) can borlotti beans
3 fresh sage leaves, slivered (You can buy fresh sage in small plastic containers, keep it towards the back of your fridge and it w)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper (I like using a coarse ground sea salt, Alea is my new favorite)
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (If you aren't calorie conscious splurge, and use 4 tablespoons, besides olive oil is sooooo good for)
cucumbers (to garnish) or tomatoes, slices (to garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Place the onion in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels. This rids the onion of it's sharpness. If you LIKE the sharpness- omit this step!
  • 2. In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
  • 3. 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. Toss with the tuna and beans and serve, garnishing each plate with cucumber or tomato slices.
  • This keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. I've served leftovers on slabs of French bread, hollowed out in the middle (so the beans don't roll), brushed with olive oil and toasted in the oven (toast the bread, then add the beans.) My guests couldn't get enough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 394.4, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 2.2, Protein 38.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right tuna: Opt for tuna packed in water over oil for a healthier option.
  • Drain and flake the tuna well: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
  • Use a variety of beans: White beans are a classic choice, but you can also use chickpeas, black beans, or kidney beans.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: This will make the salad more nutritious and colorful. Try adding diced celery, carrots, red onion, or cucumber.
  • Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good choice.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste.

Conclusion:

This white bean and tuna salad is a healthy and tasty lunch or dinner option. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, and it's easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious salad that the whole family will enjoy.

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