Best 10 Large White Bean Tuna And Spinach Salad Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures harmonize! Today, we embark on a delightful adventure with our Large White Bean, Tuna, and Spinach Salad, a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. But that's not all; we've also curated a collection of equally enticing recipes to satisfy every craving.

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TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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This no-mayo tuna salad is dressed with a simple drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. For my salads, I prefer an olive oil with a fruity instead of grassy taste.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups arugula (, (or spinach or other favorite lettuce))
15 ounces cannellini beans (, rinsed and drained (or Great Northern beans))
5 ounces white albacore tuna packed in water (, drained)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)
1/4 cup sliced olives (, (green, Kalamata, or your favorite variety))
Thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or two smaller bowls, combine the arugula, white beans, tuna, tomatoes, olives and and red onion.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and the juice from the lemon. Toss to combine.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese and season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 3 g

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.

LARGE WHITE BEAN, TUNA AND SPINACH SALAD



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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

1 cup large white lima beans
1 quart water
1 onion, cut in half
2 garlic cloves, crushed, plus 1 small garlic clove, minced or puréed
1 bay leaf
2 fresh sage leaves
Salt to taste
1 5-ounce can water-packed light tuna, drained
1 bunch spinach, stemmed, leaves washed and dried, or 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and mint
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Sliced red onion and black olives

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

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 AND TUNA SALAD



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This protein-packed spinach salad is ready in 15 minutes

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna, drained and broken into chunks
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Crusty bread, for serving

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

TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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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

1 6-ounce can solid white tuna packed in oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 15- to 16-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained well

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.

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

WHITE BEAN, TUNA AND SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

125 g baby spinach leaves
1 (375 g) can cannellini beans
1 (375 g) can tuna in vegetable oil, drained
1 lebanese cucumber, sliced thinly
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Divide the spinach, beans, tuna, cucumber, tomato and parsley between 4 serving plates.
  • Combine the oil, lemon juice and pepper and pour over the salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.7, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 368, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 38.4

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH SPINACH, OLIVES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Tuscan White Bean Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Sara Foster

Categories     Salad     Bean     Olive     Tomato     Spinach     Summer     Healthy

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, rinsed and picked over
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cups firmly packed spinach, washed, drained, and stems removed
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata or niçoise
Italian Vinaigrette
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. To quick-soak the beans: Place the beans in a large pot with water to cover by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse.
  • 2. To cook the beans: Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
  • 3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook and stir until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Toss the beans, onion, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl with the vinaigrette until just combined. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use or up to 1 day. If refrigerating, add the spinach just before serving.

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



White Bean Tuna Salad with Vinaigrette image

I love tuna, and this recipe is a great way to use good old canned tuna--and it's great to share! The Mediterranean flavors really pack a punch.-Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
6 leaves red leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until well blended., In a large bowl, combine the beans, tuna, red peppers, onion, olives, tomatoes, parsley and oregano. Drizzle with vinaigrette; gently toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Don't overcook the tuna: It should be cooked just until it is opaque in the center.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: This will add a delicious flavor to the salad.
  • Season the salad to taste: Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

This Large White Bean, Tuna, and Spinach Salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also low in calories and fat. The salad is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this salad a try.

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