Best 8 Mediterranean White Bean And Tuna Salad Recipes

TUSCAN TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

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.

BEANS AND TUNA SALAD (ITALY)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a vinaigrette.
• Drain the beans and rinse well under running cold water.
• Slice the red onion as thinly as possible.
• Flake the canned tuna with the help of a fork.
• Add all the ingredients to the bowl, leaving parsley for last.
• Gently toss everything together to make sure every bit is evenly coated.

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

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.

GRILLED TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the beans, then with cold water in a large pot and add the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and cook until the beans are soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain the beans and pick out the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf. Place the beans in a bowl and toss with a couple tablespoons each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Fold in the red onion and thyme, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Preheat grill to high. Brush tuna and radicchio with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness. Grill the radicchio, cut-side down, until slightly charred and wilted. Remove the tuna and radicchio from the grill. Dice tuna into bite-size pieces, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Slice radicchio into 1/4-inch thick slices. Fold tuna and radicchio into the white beans. Transfer the beans to a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna., Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

TUNA, CAULIFLOWER AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

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.

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

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.

MEDITERRANEAN WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• First combine all of the liquid ingredients,garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours for best results.
• You could add chopped black olives or diced tomatoes on top to garnish.