Tuna and White Bean Salad
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 cans chunk light tuna in water, drained1 can white beans or chick peas, drained and rinsed1 red bell pepper, diced1/4 cup red onion, diced1 tbsp olive oiljuice of 1 lemon Optional: Parsley, tomatoes, spinach
Directions
1. Mix ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
2. Serve on a bed of greens.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 193.2
  • Total Fat: 4.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.1 mg
  • Sodium: 346.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 22.6 g

Member Reviews
  • MARTAIN
     I used black beans, added 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup diced cilantro and 1/2 diced cucumber. WOW!!! - 7/4/09
  • CUBARROW
     Definitely needs to be spiced up with a bit of lemon juice or vinegar but a very nice, easy salad. I added lemon juice, capers and kalamata olives. - 9/10/08
  • SUNNIEDAES
     Made for dinner tonight. Very nice but next time I will add a little seasoned vinegar at the beginning just to give it a little zing. Hubby loved it. Used chick peas and put it over fresh spinach. Yum!!! - 6/16/08
  • MONICASMOM
     I will definitely make this, but simply rinsing the beans will bring down the sodium - 6/15/08
  • VAGABONDCHERRIE
     Made it this evening...used garbanzo beans (rinsed)...added black pepper and a little lemon...it was yummy...now I've got meals for a couple days at work. - 6/16/08
  • CAM0628
     Light and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day. I did spice it up a bit with a dusting of red pepper flakes and a pinch of garlic salt. - 7/13/08
  • JEANNEROBERTSON
     This was good with a few minor adjustents. I did rince the beans and added some garlic powder. Since I did not have any green or red peppers, I added a chopped tomato and some balsamic vinegar. Nice change for lunch. - 7/29/09
  • SHAKE_IT_CALI
     This was great! Lots of protein. The only adjustment I made was to use a little mustard instead of olive oil - and I added some garlic powder. I ate it over salad greens. Delicious! - 6/12/07
  • RUTHANN10
     I have really enjoyed this recipe this week. I did use the garbanzo beans. I rinse all canned beans before I use them. When my day calls for 2 cups lettuce, I use 1 cup lettuce and 1 cup spinach, put a serving of this on top and spritz with salad dressing. Yum yum - 9/13/09
  • LUV2BEAD
     I love this!! Excellent in a whole wheat mini tortilla for lunch! - 3/27/07
  • BPETERSFL
     I made this but altered the recipe a bit. I used tuna in olive oil (draining most of the oil), rinsed Cannellini beans, pepper, paprika, and cucumber instead of red pepper (that's all I had). I also used some minced garlic and lemon juice. Loved it! - 6/15/08
  • PAWSPAWS307
     I have made this a couple times and it is very good. I put the tuna salad on top of salad with lettuce/spinich, tomatoes, green peppers, and any other veggies I have on hand. Makes for a very satisfying lunch. - 9/21/07
  • BECKS312
     I wouldn't call this gourmet fare, but it was very good for a quick weeknight dinner. I made these adjustments: added a squeeze of lemon juice, rinsed the beans, and added just a touch of kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. We had our greens as a side salad and ate this on bruschetta. Yum. - 7/21/09
  • JEANNETTE59
     Reduced olive oil and substituted salsa, which added flavor and zest. - 4/5/10
  • TH0371
     OMG! (got that from my daughter). This was easy to put together. I added a scallion and used chick peas, put over a bed of lettuce and added a little balsamic vinegar to "wet" the lettuce. Great recipe, definitly a keeper! - 7/19/09
  • FREDI59
     used more onion (100g), some diced celery and added some lemon juice, + black olives sounds good too - 9/15/09
  • MACS706
     I used the garbanzo beans as suggested by another and used half of orange & yellow pepper as I had those on hand. Added granulated garlic and pepper and some sea salt and it was great! Next time I think that I will try it with Old Bay Seasoning. The combinations are endless Thanks for the basics. - 7/9/09
  • JOGOOD92
     like the combination of tuna and beans. Used cannolli oil instead of olive oil and added a few olives. - 6/26/09
  • JEANY42
     i used red kidney beans very goood recipe
    - 6/25/09
  • KPHICKEY
     I made this for lunch today and really enjoyed it. First time having tuna salad w/out mayo and didn't miss it! - 6/15/08
  • MOLLIEMAC
     Great idea but would roast the red pepper, add some crushed garlic and a wee bit of lemon juice to zip it up! - 6/15/08
  • LAURALEE75
     I loved it!!! It is sooo satisfying. I ate it with crackers...I had no lettuce...It filled me up and I love the fact that it has so much protein! - 10/8/07
  • PHRASER
     It would really help to say what SIZE of cans you are using in this recipe. We come from all over the world and can sizes are not standard. I can buy tuna in four different sizes of can ranging from 80g to 450g The calorie count won't be right if I don't use the same size can as you. - 6/10/10
  • SPUGGLYD
     good...but like others have said its pretty bland, and i found all i could taste was the 'fishy' tuna through the beans. I added probably at least a 1/4 cup of vinegar, alot of pepper, cumin and cayenne for some heat. Turned out alright, but u defintly have to kick the spices up. - 8/21/09
  • ODETTE8
     it needed some balsamic vinegar for the tang - 1/24/08



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