Amazing Tuna and White Bean Salad: 1 Simple Trick for Healthy Joy
Amazing Tuna and White Bean Salad: 1 Simple Trick for Healthy Joy is a quick, protein packed meal made with olive oil tuna, cannellini beans, fresh parsley, and lemon Dijon vinaigrette. A light Mediterranean inspired salad ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad / Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork into bite-sized pieces.
Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano until emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna and bean mixture.
Gently toss everything together until well combined, being careful not to mash the beans.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Simple Trick for Healthy Joy: Let the salad rest for 15–30 minutes before serving to deepen the flavors.
Add cherry tomatoes or arugula for extra freshness.
Serve over mixed greens or with toasted sourdough bread.
Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
