Classic Tuna and White Bean Salad

Name: Classic Tuna and White Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans of tuna packed in olive oil; 1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste

A refreshing and protein packed salad that comes together in just minutes.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Mediterranean· July 20, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

This tuna and white bean salad is a favorite in my kitchen because it is so easy to toss together on a busy day. It feels light but filling enough to keep you going until dinner time.

My best tip is to use high quality tuna packed in olive oil. The oil adds a wonderful richness to the beans that makes the whole dish taste much better than using tuna packed in water.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cans of tuna packed in olive oil
1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Drain the tuna slightly, but leave a little bit of the oil in the bowl for flavor.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tuna and the white beans.
3
Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley to the bowl.
4
Pour the lemon juice over the mixture and toss everything gently until combined.
5
Season with salt and pepper to your liking and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

This salad tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for thirty minutes so the flavors can mingle. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. Try serving it over a bed of fresh greens or inside a toasted pita for a nice crunch.

#Healthy #High Protein #Gluten Free #Easy Lunch

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