Name: Tuna and White Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 14 oz canned white beans (400 g such as cannellini, drained and sinsed); 1 can tuna (5 oz or 140 g drained); 1 cup cucumber; 1/2 red onion (chopped ); 8 sprigs dill; 8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley; 4 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 lemon (zest and juice); Sea salt; Black pepper

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Prep time: 10

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You’ve only got 10 minutes to prepare a lunch? This white bean and tuna salad is ultra-quick, healthy and filling all at once. One of my favorite summer salads.

A salad plate of white beans, cucumbers, tuna, red onion and parsley, with two forks on one side.

Why I love white beans!
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Ho to vary this tuna and white beans salad?
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Why I love white beans!

White beans are often underestimated, yet they are excellent for your health. Here are three reasons why I recommend eating them more regularly:

High in protein: an ideal ingredient for vegetarian or vegan diets.
Source of minerals and vitamins: white beans contain iron, zinc, magnesium and vitamins such as B6.
Low-fat: they are low in fat but still provide a feeling of satiety.

If I’ve convinced you to eat white beans more often, then I suggest you try this white bean and parmesan soup (over 2 million views on Instagram!) or this delicious white bean and tomato stew with spinach.

A salad plate with cucumber, white beans, tuna and red onion, garnished with fresh herbs and ground black pepper.

Ingredients

White beans: Use giant canned white beans to save time. Drain well before adding to the salad.
Canned tuna: A tin of canned tuna, ideally au naturel or in olive oil for extra flavor.
Red onion: For extra flavour, replace with a yellow onion or shallot.
Cucumber: For freshness and crunch.
Fresh herbs: I like to use parsley and dill, which go well with tuna.
Untreated lemon: I use the zest and juice.
Olive oil: Use extra-virgin olive oil if possible.

You’ll find the exact quantities in the recipe card.

A glass bowl containing salad ingredients, including tuna, cucumber slices, white beans, red onion, chopped herbs, lemon zest and salt.

Preparation

This recipe is very quick – it usually takes me no more than 10 minutes to prepare!

Preparation. Drain the white beans and tuna. Thinly slice the red onion, cut the cucumber into half-circles, chop the parsley and dill, grate the lemon zest and squeeze out its juice.
Assembly. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients with the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well, adjust seasoning if necessary.

A glass bowl filled with a mixture of white beans, cucumber slices, tuna, red onions and fresh herbs, tossed in a light vinaigrette.

Ho to vary this tuna and white beans salad?

Here are a few ideas to vary this recipe:

Chickpeas: Replace white beans with chickpeas or cooked green or brown lentils.
Salmon: Use smoked salmon instead of tuna.
Veggies: Replace cucumber with fennel, grated carrots or tomatoes.
Herbs: Add fresh herbs such as mint, tarragon or chives.

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FAQ : White Bean and Tuna Salad

Can I prepare this salad in advance? Yes, you can prepare this salad one or two hours in advance, but no more. Recheck the seasoning before serving, as the beans will absorb some of the dressing and the salad will lose its flavour.

How long does this salad keep? It keeps for 48 hours in the refrigerator.

Can we freeze this salad? No, I wouldn’t recommend freezing this salad, as the cucumber won’t stand up to freezing.

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