10-Minute Marinated White Bean Salad with Jarred Tuna
Creamy white beans, fragrant herbs, good olive oil, and high-quality jarred tuna come together in this simple marinated salad. It’s fresh, filling, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for an easy lunch, light dinner, or make-ahead meal during a busy week.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp tarragon vinegar, or other vinegar, such as red wine, white wine, or champagne
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, from ½ a lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley. finely chopped
- 1 (6.7 oz) jar tuna fillets, high quality, such as Tonnino
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, tarragon vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add shallot, then toss.
- Add beans. Add drained beans, fresh herbs, and toss gently to coat. Marinated beans can be refrigerated for use another day or left at room temperature to be served later.
- Add tuna. When ready to serve, place tuna on top, trying not to break the tuna up into small pieces. Sprinkle a few pieces of flaky sea salt on top of the tuna, then add a little more black pepper or fresh herbs if wanted. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Marinated white beans can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Add the tuna just before serving so it stays fresh and flaky.
- Tuna tip: Since the tuna isn’t cooked or altered, use a high-quality jarred tuna in olive oil (such as Tonnino) for the best flavor and texture. That said, this dish is equally delicious served vegetarian without the tuna.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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