Cannellini beans and tuna salad
This delicious fresh salad, traditional in Italy, is ready in minutes. It is filling and has everything the doctor ordered: fish, beans, tomatoes, olive oil... High in protein, fiber, iron, vitamins C & A, calcium and potassium... And no prescription required!
Servings: 2
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can Cannellini beans (white kidney beans) - 15.5 oz can
- 1 can Albacore white tuna 5 oz can
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ea large shallot (about 1/4 cup sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place tuna, beans, cherry tomatoes, shallots and parsley in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk lemon juice together with salt and pepper until salt is dissolved.
- Whisk in the olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over salad and mix thoroughly.
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Notes
This makes 2 large servings or 4 small.
Nutrition data provided is for 2 large servings.
It will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 51g | Protein: 34g | Total Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 1369mg | Dietary Fiber: 11g | Total Sugars: 3g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 32.8mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 8.2mg