This tuna and white bean dinner salad is fresh, hearty and packed with protein, with creamy beans, briny olives, sweet cherry tomatoes and a bright quick-pickled onion. It comes together in minutes and feels like a complete, satisfying meal. For more bean-and-protein ideas, try the classic Tuna White Bean Salad and this Super Protein Chicken and Bean Salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp vinegar (9%)
- Water
- 1 can white beans, drained
- 1 can tuna, drained
- Fresh herbs
- Salt and paprika, to taste
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- Lettuce leaves
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olives
- Balsamic glaze, to taste
Instructions
- Quick-pickle the onion: slice into half-rings, add salt, sugar, vinegar, and water, and rest 10 minutes.
- Combine the beans, tuna, herbs, salt, and paprika; dress with olive oil.
- Arrange lettuce on a plate, top with the bean-tuna mix, drained pickled onion, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic.
Tips
- Drain the beans and tuna well so the salad stays fresh and never watery.
- Do not skip the quick-pickled onion: its bright tang balances the rich tuna and olive oil.
- For tuna and bean salad inspiration, browse the recipes at Allrecipes.
Nutrition: per serving: 330 kcal, protein 52 g, fat 11 g, carbs 6 g.