Ingredients
– 1 can (15 oz) of white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
– 1 can (5 oz) of tuna, drained
– 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
– 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 cucumber, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Feta cheese, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Creating Greek-Style Tuna and White Bean Salad is straightforward. Follow these steps to make your own delicious salad:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Start by draining and rinsing the white beans. Also, drain the tuna and set it aside.
2. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh parsley and slice the olives.
3. Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans and tuna. Gently fold to avoid breaking up the tuna too much.
4. Add the Veggies: Toss in the chopped onion, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parsley with the tuna and beans.
5. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
6. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, then gently toss to coat everything evenly.
7. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on your preference.
8. Garnish: If desired, crumble feta cheese on top before serving for added creaminess and flavor.
9. Chill (optional): For best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
10. Enjoy: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature and enjoy the amazing flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 24g