White Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe

tuna white bean salad served on a wooden board

5 from 1 vote

White Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe

Our White Bean and Tuna Salad is a harmonious blend of protein-rich tuna and creamy white beans with an amazing dressing. The combination of hearty beans, savory tuna, and zesty dressing creates a dish that's not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: White Bean and Tuna Salad

Servings:

Calories: 373kcal

Ingredients

4 cups arugula
15 ounces cannellini beans drained and rinsed
5 ounces albacore chunk tuna
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon juiced
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
lemon wedges optional garnish

Instructions

Make the dressing. In a small bowl combine the mayo, mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Prepare the salad ingredients. In a colander, gently rise off the arugula. Lay on paper towels and dab gently to dry. Drain the white beans in a colander and rise with cold water well. Dry. With a knife, cut the sun-dried tomatoes into slices, if desired. Drain the tuna and crumble into small chunks.
Layer the salad. On a large wooden cutting board or serving platter layer the arugula, white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and the tuna. Drizzle the dressing on top just before serving. Toss to combine if desired. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed and garnish with lemon wedges for a pop of color.

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Notes

Before you get started, take a few minutes to prep all of your ingredients. You'll serve a fresher salad if you can assemble it quickly before serving.

Drizzle the dressing just before serving so your lettuce stays crisp and fresh.

If you think you're going to have a lot of leftovers, it might be better to serve the dressing on the side, since the salad won't keep as well after it's had dressing on it.

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