Tuna and White Bean Salad

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3.9 of 5 (314)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
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

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Introduction

A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and and some spinach leaves for a light lunch. A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and and some spinach leaves for a light lunch.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 cans chunk light tuna in water, drained

1 can white beans or chick peas, drained and rinsed

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup red onion, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

juice 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.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

MARTAIN

148 of 152 people found this review helpful

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

Good

71 of 75 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

63 of 64 people found this review helpful

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

50 of 57 people found this review helpful

I will definitely make this, but simply rinsing the beans will bring down the sodium - 6/15/08
VAGABONDCHERRIE

Very Good

42 of 43 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

35 of 37 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

34 of 35 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

28 of 29 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

27 of 28 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

24 of 26 people found this review helpful

I love this!! Excellent in a whole wheat mini tortilla for lunch! - 3/27/07
BPETERSFL

22 of 24 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

21 of 21 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

19 of 28 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

16 of 18 people found this review helpful

Reduced olive oil and substituted salsa, which added flavor and zest. - 4/5/10
TH0371

Incredible!

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

15 of 17 people found this review helpful

used more onion (100g), some diced celery and added some lemon juice, + black olives sounds good too - 9/15/09
MACS706

Very Good

14 of 16 people found this review helpful

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

14 of 15 people found this review helpful

like the combination of tuna and beans. Used cannolli oil instead of olive oil and added a few olives. - 6/26/09
JEANY42

Very Good

14 of 15 people found this review helpful

i used red kidney beans very goood recipe
- 6/25/09
KPHICKEY

Very Good

13 of 13 people found this review helpful

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

11 of 18 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

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

8 of 11 people found this review helpful

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

8 of 11 people found this review helpful

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

Good

8 of 11 people found this review helpful

it needed some balsamic vinegar for the tang - 1/24/08
MOLLYO55

Very Good

7 of 15 people found this review helpful

I was just saying to myself that I need some quick meals and this is one I will try when I get home from work, quick and easy! - 6/26/09
SUSHAH

Very Good

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is exactly the kind of salad I enjoy. I added some balsamic vinegar and freshly minced garlic for additional flavor. Delicious! - 10/3/09
SASSETTE00

Incredible!

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I left out the red pepper and ate it on the side. This was phenomenal! I'm not a fan of mayo anyway, and the beans added such a great texture! I will DEFINITELY make this again! - 8/9/07
CD547558

Very Good

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is a light, easy recipe that is packed with protein and perfect for warm weather. I really enjoyed it. - 3/17/07
OCEANCITYOMA

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I got a similar recipe off The Cooking Channel. I use the small white beans, white albacore tuna, red bell peppers, chopped, red onion, chopped, celery , chopped, and a dressing of red wine vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil. - 7/7/10
CINDYCHARLENE

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I used great white northern beans and added garlic and a 1tbs. of balsamic vinegar. I enjoy a little tang in my salads. It was good and I will fix it again. - 5/15/10
BASKET-CASE

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I used chickpeas, added red wine vinegar and a bit of garlic. Wonderful and filling! - 9/8/09
KATATWELL

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I just added a splash of balsamic vinegar. Very good! - 8/2/09
TRACYZABELLE

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I do this all the time and I add lemon juice to it! YUM! - 1/16/08
ABLESSING7

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Delicious! I love this combination - it
s so easy & great to take in lunches. - 3/21/07
CLIMBROX

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Absolutely delicious! - 3/15/07
AALAOWNIS

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

i use light italian dressing instead of olive oil. it adds more flavor. - 5/31/10
REDGRAMA

O.K.

4 of 10 people found this review helpful

Try my version, 2 Cans water packed tuna. 1/2 can chick peas,1/2 can canelloni beans,1/2 can pinto beans. I clove garlic minced, 1/2 a small onion,red or white chopped fine juice of 1 lemon, plus grate the peel of 1/2 the lemon, 1/2 cup of flat leaf parsley,minced,1/4 cup FFItalian dressing & mix. - 10/17/09
ANGELSLOVE29

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

i liked but added a little lemon juice and mrs dash - 9/8/09
MCHAMBERS35

Incredible!

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

LOTS & LOTS OF PROTEIN--HELPS KEEP THIS OLD GAL GOING---DID ADD A FEW PICKLED JALAPENOS--CHOPPED REAL FINE-----GREAT FOR WORK!!!!!! THANKS!! - 9/8/09
MOIRAFITZ

Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I made this recipe and added some zucchini in place of the onions. I also added some Italian seasoning. I will make this again. - 7/28/09
RKVIST

Good

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

I really enjoyed this and will make it again! - 7/1/08
SKLOWRY21

Bad

4 of 23 people found this review helpful

My son hated this and couldn't even get one bite down - he had to spit it out. Adding some ranch dressing made it palatable for me, but I didn't really like it, so I won't make it again. - 6/18/08
CAYANNEWOMAN

4 of 11 people found this review helpful

Sodium is WAY too high - maybe salt free beans? - 6/15/08
JIBBIE49

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

I'd use Red Kidney Beans. - 6/15/08
ONETOSHARE

4 of 10 people found this review helpful

I love this idea. Except that it seems cheaper, maybe greener, and almost as easy to use dried beans, boiled on the stovetop instead of canned ones. - 6/15/08
EJHEINRICH1

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I don't like tuna but I used chicken breast instead. Tasted great! - 5/31/10
TIMETOLOSE2013

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love everyone's variations. I used the lemon idea which I think made a huge difference. Just b/c I had a can of salmon I used that, added dill and put it in the freezer for 1 hr which helped bring all the ingredients together. enjoy! - 3/23/10
ARDUANNE

Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I left out the olive oil and added 2 Tbsp of Dijionnaise instead, it was delish! - 3/18/10
LAURIETAIT

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I made this with garbonzo beans and used oil and vinegar dressing because I was out of olive oil and basalmic vinegar. It was great. I think next time I will put a little less red onion because it stayed with me all day! - 3/4/10
YORKIERESCUE

Good

3 of 8 people found this review helpful

I prefer to soak and cook my own pulses - it is VERY much cheaper. If you cook them in a pressure cooker they don't take all that much time. - 9/24/09
ROYALTY1022

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Love this recipe with chickpeas.garlic and red wine vinegarette on top of romaine and spinach . Great,thanks... - 9/10/09
CD4592528

O.K.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I used no-salt added garbonzo beans & dry-pack tuna, added lemon juice and pepper -- looking forward to a light supper tonight before a Women's Minitstry event at church. Should be a great take-to-work lunch, too. - 7/13/09
FREEOAK1

Incredible!

3 of 7 people found this review helpful

It is a fantastic salad. Loved it! - 6/26/09
SILVER_DOE

Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is tasty and very convenient to have on hand for lunches. Try it on toasted whole wheat bread and stuffed in pitas. EatingWell has a similar Mediterranean tuna recipe on their site with cherry tomatoes, capers, rosemary, and parsley that I recommend as well. - 4/18/13
LADYJEXIE

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

added a splash of balsamic vinegar; will try it with relish next time. - 5/12/10
LLWILKINS

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is EXCELLENT! The ingredients meld together nicely and it's filling too. - 4/18/10
J2740LOU

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had this for lunch and it is delicious. - 4/5/10
CD7023171

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Loved this great way to get legumes inton my diet.. yummy too! - 4/5/10
EARTHBLING

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I used light tuna in olive oil, added capers and lemon juice--very good! - 11/22/09
HOPE2BE

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I fix with peas but I think I can fix with white beans. In fact I have a bag of white beans to cook. - 10/3/09
MSILVAREI

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

add lemon juice and green peppers w/ chickpeas... - 9/9/09
CD5594611

Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

my husband liked it after I added some lemon and garlic. - 9/8/09
TRICOTINE

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I usually add minced Fresh Garlic, Fresh Parsley and some Lemon Juice to that salad when I make it. - 7/10/09
SJSFRANCINE

Good

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

I like the garlic and lemon juice idea added to it. - 6/30/09
KITCHENQUEEN

2 of 7 people found this review helpful

it looks easy and sounds great i love tuna and beans, but i will have to ruinse the beans for lower sodium for my boyfriend, i had garbanzo *chick peas* beans but my boyfriend opened them up thinking they were butter beans and threw them away Ugh so we will be getting some more beans for this - 6/29/09
BANDMOM58

Very Good

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

Have made it several times. A keeper. - 6/23/08
SHAWNAHYDE

2 of 10 people found this review helpful

mmm sounds great!!!! - 6/15/08
CD3381951

2 of 8 people found this review helpful

I will give this recipe ,a try. Would be quick and easy to make. I'll leave the red pepper out, don't buy it. To make it have less sodium, I'll just rinse the beans. - 6/15/08
PHEBESS

Incredible!

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

Way to go, JLP!!!!!!! Recipe of the day again!!!!! - 8/20/07
CD13521127

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Made this tonight to have over fresh spinach at lunch tomorrow. It felt as though a little something was missing, and after trying a lot of the comments below (lemon, garlic, tomato, celery) I added a little Italian dressing and it was PERFECT!
- 3/3/13
GREASE31

Incredible!

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/29/12
HAN2401

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I eat tuna regularly and try to mix it with a variety of new things to make it more interesting. Hadn't thought of mixing in beans. Very good! - 5/12/10
KOI239

O.K.

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

would rinse beans add lime juice, garlic, celery, and a dash or two of hot sauce. - 11/12/09
ROBYND271

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

It sounds good and lite but I will use the albacore tuna and olive oil and some spices with lemon juice plus red kidney beans to see if it will make it great. - 7/26/09
TOPSGT

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

didn't like it - 7/12/09
METHYLENEBLUE

Bad

1 of 23 people found this review helpful

Bland, and unrinsed canned beans taste pretty gross. Chunk light tuna tastes like cat food. The New York Times has a much better version of this recipe involving albacore tuna, olive oil, sage, and parsley as spices. SOOO much better than this one. - 7/10/09
SUGIRL06

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've been looking for an easy lunch with some beans in it and I just happen to have ALL of the ingredients for this at home! Going to try it tomorrow. - 7/6/09

Tried it today. It is a little bland. I got some wheat thins out of the vending machine and it tasted great with those though! - 7/6/09
ANGELGAL01

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Wow this sounds like a great light summer lunch! Thank you - 6/26/09
FARLEYB

1 of 8 people found this review helpful

good stuff - 6/15/08
UPONATIME

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I can't wait to try this!! - 6/15/08
RUTHY50

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

This sounds sooo good. I have to make it today. - 6/15/08
LYNDYLYN

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great for summer salad! - 6/15/08
BKP4166

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

This looks and sounds like a a very tasty and appetizing
way to make tuna salad. We will definitely try it! - 6/15/08
GREENIESTAR

1 of 6 people found this review helpful

Sounds interesting, I will try this - 6/15/08
ALIVENWELL

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great idea for quick meal in hot weather. - 6/15/08
COLORADOGIRL

1 of 7 people found this review helpful

Sounds delicious! - 6/15/08
APPLEPIEDREAMS

Very Good

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Good. - 5/2/08
JEWEL-LEE

Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

It's missing something but I would make it and eat it again. It's a nice alternative to a regular tuna salad. :) - 1/22/08
WEBLIZARD

Incredible!

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Really good variation for tuna salad. - 3/14/07
EVILCECIL

Sounds good. - 7/25/21
JULIJULINN

Bad

2 foods I hate the most. lol - 7/18/21
CARD512002

may try this one - 7/18/21
PIZZA5152

Needs seasoning - 7/18/21
NEPTUNE1939

Very Good

tasty - 5/9/21
CD254086

Incredible!

yum - 5/2/21
BLOND1E

Weird - 4/22/21
TRAVELGAL417

Incredible!

yum - 4/19/21
CYBRVELD

Nice! - 11/26/20
BONNIE1552

Interesting. - 10/17/20

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