Feast your taste buds on a culinary delight that effortlessly blends the flavors of the sea and the earth – our sensational Tuna White Bean Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing. This tantalizing dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender tuna, creamy white beans, crisp vegetables, and a delectable creamy Dijon dressing that ties all the elements together.
With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a cooking time of zero, this recipe is a breeze to make, perfect for busy weeknights or quick summer lunches. It's also versatile and easily adaptable to your preferences, allowing you to add or omit ingredients as desired.
In addition to the main recipe, we've included variations to suit different dietary needs and preferences. For a vegan twist, substitute the tuna with chickpeas or tofu, and for a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing. We've also got you covered if you crave a touch of heat – simply add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped chili to the dressing.
Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this Tuna White Bean Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing is sure to impress. Its vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and delightful flavors will make it a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!
WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD RECIPE
The perfect protein-packed light meal for when you don't want to do any cooking.
Provided by Sasha Marx
Categories Quick and Easy Salads
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine red onion and enough ice water to cover. Using clean hands, gently scrunch and squeeze the onion slices, taking care not to crush or break them. Let onion slices sit in ice water for 15 minutes, then drain and discard ice water, and return red onion to now-empty bowl. Add vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt and toss and gently massage onions to evenly coat with vinegar and salt. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow onion slices to marinate.
- Meanwhile, combine beans and tuna in a large bowl. Once onions have marinated for 5 minutes, squeeze onion slices to release moisture into the bowl that they marinated in, then transfer onion slices to large bowl with beans and tuna; set large bowl aside.
- There should be at least 1 tablespoon (15ml) of vinegar-onion juice liquid left in the small bowl. Add garlic, bean cooking liquid (or, if using canned beans, 2 teaspoons (10ml) water plus 1 teaspoon (5ml) Dijon mustard), and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and whisk to combine. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Stir in parsley and season to taste with salt.
- Transfer dressing to large bowl with bean-tuna mixture, using a rubber spatula to scrape all of the dressing into the large bowl. Gently toss salad to evenly coat with dressing, taking care not to crush tuna or beans in the process. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad between individual serving plates or one large serving platter, drizzle lightly with olive oil and a splash of vinegar, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 955 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
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
TUNA & WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY DIJON DRESSING
A great way to whip up a light and healthy lunch. Most ingredients are already in your fridge and pantry.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Lettuce Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Whisk first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Toss greens in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among plates.
- 3. Toss beans, red peppers and onion in a medium bowl with enough dressing to coat. Top greens with bean mixture, then tuna, dividing equally. Garnish with olives.
WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD
"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
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
TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH DIJON DRESSING
We sometimes have this for lunch or dinner in the summer when it's too hot to cook. It's got a little bit of everything...veggies,carbs and it's high in protein too. I usually serve with a crusty bread.
Provided by gingersnap
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, dijon, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and salt & pepper to make the dressing.
- Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, combine tuna, white beans, cherry tomatoes, onion and parsley.
- Pour dressing over tuna mixture and toss gently.
- Serve over bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 255.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 18.8
GARBANZO BEAN, TUNA AND ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING
Steps:
- Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
- Toss tuna with lemon juice in large bowl. Add garbanzo beans, onion, celery, tomatoes, parsley and yogurt dressing to bowl. Toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
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
TUNA, WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CREAMY DIJON DRES
A great dish to whip up for a light lunch as it uses pantry items along with baby greens. So delicious and healthy.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Toss greens in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among plates. Toss beans, red peppers, and onion in a medium bowl with enough dressing to coat. Top greens with bean mixture, then tuna, dividing equally. Garnish with olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 1010.5, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 30.6
WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh tuna steaks or fillets that have been properly seared or grilled.
- If you don't have any fresh tuna, you can use canned tuna instead. Just be sure to drain it well and flake it before adding it to the salad.
- White beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and they add a creamy texture to the salad. You can use canned or cooked white beans, or you can cook your own from dried beans.
- The creamy Dijon dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and herbs. You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to taste.
- This salad is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Tuna white bean salad with creamy Dijon dressing is a delicious and healthy summer salad. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. The combination of tuna, white beans, vegetables, and creamy Dijon dressing is both satisfying and refreshing.
This salad is also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could add chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced celery, or crumbled bacon. You could also use a different type of dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a Greek yogurt dressing.
No matter how you make it, tuna white bean salad with creamy Dijon dressing is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy summer salad, give this recipe a try.
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