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Tuna and Cannellini Bean Power Salad

A classic Italian-inspired no-cook salad of oil-packed tuna, creamy cannellini beans, red onion, capers, and arugula dressed in a bright lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. On the table in under 15 minutes.

10 minEasyServes 4330 cal/serving

ItalianSaladNo-CookHigh ProteinMediterraneanPescatarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cans oil-packed tuna (canned), drained
  • 2 cans cannellini beans (canned), drained, rinsed
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 clove minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust.

  2. 2

    In a large serving bowl, gently combine 2 cans drained, rinsed cannellini beans (canned), 1/2 very thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp drained capers, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Break 2 cans drained oil-packed tuna (canned) into large flakes over the beans, being careful not to overmix and lose the chunky texture.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cups baby arugula and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to the bowl. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently until coated.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice. Serve immediately.

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