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Fresh No-Cook Tuna White Bean Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

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A quick, fresh, and satisfying no-cook salad combining canned tuna, white beans, and a bright lemon herb vinaigrette. Perfect for warm weather and busy days when you want a light but filling meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Handful fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the white beans and tuna. Rinse beans under cold water to remove excess salt and starch, then gently flake the tuna with a fork into bite-size chunks.
  2. Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley. Tear the basil leaves if using, halve the cherry tomatoes, and mince the garlic.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened.
  4. In a mixing bowl, gently toss the white beans, tuna, red onion, parsley, basil, cherry tomatoes, and capers. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and fold gently to coat evenly without mashing the beans or tuna.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately. Before serving, give a gentle toss and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Use quality canned tuna packed in olive oil for best flavor and texture. Rinse beans to reduce sodium and improve taste. Whisk vinaigrette thoroughly to emulsify. Avoid overmixing salad to prevent beans from becoming mushy and tuna from falling apart. Best eaten fresh or within 2 days refrigerated. For vegan option, omit tuna and add grilled artichoke hearts or roasted vegetables.

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Keywords: tuna salad, no-cook salad, white bean salad, lemon herb vinaigrette, quick salad, healthy lunch, easy dinner, pantry staples

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