Name: White Bean Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed, about 400 g; 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained, about 150 g; 1 avocado, diced; 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 Persian cucumber, diced; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 100 g mixed olives, pitted; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese, crispy croutons

Description

This White Bean Tuna Salad features a delightful combination of protein-rich white beans and flaked tuna, paired with fresh vegetables like avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber, all tossed in a bright lemon-oregano vinaigrette. It is the perfect choice for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a refreshing lunch that requires no cooking and comes together in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 can (14 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed, about 400 g
1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained, about 150 g
1 avocado, diced
100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Persian cucumber, diced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
100 g mixed olives, pitted
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: crumbled feta cheese, crispy croutons

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Instructions

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified, about 1 minute.
Add Flavor: Stir in the Dijon mustard, honey, grated garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes, whisking until fully combined and smooth.
Season: Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and black pepper until it reaches your desired level of seasoning, about 30 seconds.
Prepare the Ingredients: Drain and rinse the white beans thoroughly under cold water. Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley.
Combine: Transfer the drained white beans to a large bowl. Add the drained tuna, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, mixed olives, and chopped fresh parsley.
Dress: Pour the prepared dressing evenly over all the ingredients in the bowl.
Toss and Serve: Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes