kidney bean tuna salad

9 Pinches
Gainesville, GA
Updated on Dec 11, 2013

This a light and nutritious salad for Summer time, I found this in a old cookbook of mine. Enjoy..

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can ( 6oz ) water-packed tuna fish, drained and broken into chunks
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cups minced fresh cilantro
  • DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, light
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 - garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • - lettuce leaves, optional

How To Make kidney bean tuna salad

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar,lemon juice, garlic,dill,salt and pepper. Pour over tuna mixture and toss lightly. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired. Yield:2

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