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White Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe

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A light and refreshing White Bean and Tuna Salad combining creamy cannellini beans with flaky albacore tuna, fresh herbs, crunchy celery, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or served over greens, this salad is quick, nutritious, and flavorful.

Ingredients

Bean and Tuna Salad

  • 1 – 15.5 ounces can cannellini beans, white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 – 5 ounces cans Chunk White Albacore in Water, tuna
  • 1/4 sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped (or any herbs like dill, basil or chives)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sumac or za’atar, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Optional Partial Mashing: In a medium bowl, partially mash half of the white beans using the back of a spoon or a potato masher to create a creamier texture while leaving some beans whole for contrast.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed beans along with the remaining whole beans, tuna, finely chopped sweet onion, chopped Italian parsley (or your choice of herbs), and chopped celery. Gently mix to combine all the elements well.
  3. Add Dressing and Seasoning: Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with sumac or za’atar if using, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir gently until the dressing is fully incorporated and the salad is evenly coated.
  4. Serve: Serve the salad immediately on fresh bread for sandwiches, with crunchy crackers, or over a bed of fresh spinach or arugula for a light meal or snack.

Notes

  • Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add a little extra olive oil and lemon juice before serving again to freshen up the flavors.
  • Chunk tuna in water works best for this recipe; ensure you drain it well. For a richer, more savory flavor, tuna packed in olive oil can be used.
  • If chunk tuna is unavailable, use flaked tuna for better texture distribution.

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