Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable White Bean Tuna Salad with Vinaigrette, a dish that harmonizes the delicate texture of tuna with the creamy essence of white beans, all enveloped in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This culinary masterpiece offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect light lunch or refreshing summer meal. As you dive into this culinary journey, discover three variations of this versatile salad: a classic rendition, an avocado-cucumber twist, and a Mediterranean-inspired delight. Each variation promises a unique taste adventure, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of flavors and textures, crafted to elevate your dining experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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 BEANS AND TUNA SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine beans with water and bring to boil. Boil briskly for 2 minutes, remove from heat and let beans soak for 1 hour. Then cook them again in soaking water over low heat for another 1 1/2 hours, or until tender, adding more water, if necessary, to keep them covered. Drain.
- Combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pour over beans while still warm. Add green onions and parsley and mix gently. Refrigerate.
- To serve, drain tuna, break into chunks and place on top of beans.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 608, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1011 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 34 grams
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 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
WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH RADICCHIO
This salad is perfect for a weekend lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.
Provided by Seamus Mullen
Categories Salad Bean Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Tuna Healthy Low Cholesterol Radicchio Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place radicchio in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons Parsley Vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season radicchio to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter, spreading out in an even layer. Combine 3 tablespoons Parsley Vinaigrette, cannellini beans, and celery in the large bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange bean mixture on top of radicchio. Top salad with tuna and garnish with parsley. Drizzle some vinaigrette over.
Tips:
- Use canned tuna packed in water: This will help keep the salad light and healthy.
- Choose a good-quality mayonnaise: The mayonnaise is one of the main ingredients in this salad, so it's important to use a good-quality one.
- Add some chopped celery and onion for crunch: These vegetables will add some extra flavor and texture to the salad.
- Use fresh herbs for a pop of flavor: Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives can really brighten up the salad.
- Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
White bean tuna salad with vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try!
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