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20-Minute High Protein Tuna and White Bean Salad — homemade tuna and white bean salad recipe

20-Minute High Protein Tuna and White Bean Salad

A refreshing and protein-packed Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring tuna, creamy white beans, and crunchy vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil drained
  • 1 can cannellini white beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup English cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • to taste salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the drained tuna, rinsed white beans, diced red onion, and cucumber in a large salad bowl.
  2. Gently flake the tuna with a fork, ensuring some chunky pieces remain.
  3. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
  4. Add the chopped fresh parsley and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Toss the ingredients gently to combine without mashing the beans and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the tuna is well-drained to keep the salad texture light and fresh.