tuna & white bean salad

1 Pinch
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Nov 30, 2022

I had seen a similar recipe recently. I made some changes and added a few tweaks of my own. If you use tuna packed in oil, then don't use any or as much olive oil. Olives can be a mix of kalamata, black, green, etc.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces tuna (drained)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red onion, minced
  • 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
  • 1-2 teaspoon capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped olives (any kind)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plain, garlic or chili infused)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • OPTIONAL WAYS TO SERVE:
  • lettuce leaves
  • tomato, cored
  • slivered almonds, optional
  • chow mein noodles

How To Make tuna & white bean salad

  • Step 1
    Drain tuna and flake into bowl. Drain and rinse beans and add to tuna.
  • Step 2
    Mince onion, chop olives. Add to tuna.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the other ingredients. Taste for salt
  • Step 4
    Scoop each portion onto a bed of lettuce or with a tomato cut into wedges. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles or slivered almonds to serve.

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Category: Tuna Salads
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: American

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