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Spanish Tuna and White Bean Salad

EasySpanishPrep: 15 minutesCook: 0 minutesServes 2

A light and protein-rich salad with canned tuna, cannellini beans, red onion, and parsley, perfect for a satisfying midday meal.

Spanish Tuna and White Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • •2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained (reserve 1 tbsp oil)
  • •1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • •1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • •1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • •2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • •1 tablespoon reserved olive oil from tuna (or fresh extra virgin olive oil)
  • •1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • •1/4 teaspoon salt
  • •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • •2 cups mixed greens (for serving, optional)

Dietary Info

Gluten-Free

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, gently flake the drained tuna with a fork.

  2. 2

    Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the tuna.

  3. 3

    In a small separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, reserved olive oil (or fresh extra virgin olive oil), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the tuna and bean mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill for later. Can be served on its own, with mixed greens, or alongside crusty bread.

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