Sylvia Sebastini's Bean and Tuna Salad
Elevate your salad game with Sylvia Sebastini's Bean and Tuna Salad—a vibrant, protein-packed dish that’s as effortless as it is flavorful. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe combines tender cannellini beans, flaky tuna in olive oil, and a medley of fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, crisp celery, and fragrant parsley, all brought together by a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. Perfectly balanced with savory and tangy notes, this no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for quick lunches or light dinners. Serve it as a healthy standalone meal or pair it with crusty bread for added texture. Simple, wholesome, and utterly delicious, this versatile tuna and bean salad is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 425 grams cannellini beans (cooked or canned)
- 150 grams good-quality canned tuna in olive oil
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 celery stalk
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
If using canned beans, drain them and rinse under cold water. Set aside to drain thoroughly.
Step 2
Drain the canned tuna, leaving just a small amount of its olive oil to retain flavor, and flake it into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
Step 3
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. If the onion is too pungent, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes and drain well before using.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the celery stalk.
Step 5
Finely chop the fresh parsley leaves, discarding the stems.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cannellini beans, tuna, red onion, cherry tomatoes, celery, and parsley.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to break the beans.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Step 10
Serve immediately as is or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (967.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1161.3 |
| Total Fat 60.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2451.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.0g | |
| Protein 74.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 88.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 293.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2697.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories