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White Bean & Tuna Salad Recipe: Light & Flavorful

Refreshing White Bean & Tuna Salad for a Light Lunch

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A bright, protein‑rich salad that marries creamy white beans with flaked tuna, fresh lemon, and capers for a refreshing lunch or light dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, flaked
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tbsp capers, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • Optional: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the white beans.
  2. Flake the tuna into a bowl.
  3. Add beans, red onion, capers, and cherry tomatoes (if using).
  4. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano together.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss.
  6. Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.