Best 11 Green Bean And Tuna Salad With Basil Dressing Recipes

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Green bean and tuna salad with basil dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is also very easy to make. The combination of green beans, tuna, fresh basil, and a tangy dressing makes this salad a real winner. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad recipe, you need to try this green bean and tuna salad with basil dressing.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING



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Our idea of salad for dinner in the height of summer means minimal cooking, lots of fresh greens, and enough protein to feel filling. Here, that means quickly blanched green beans, canned white beans, parsley leaves, and Little Gem lettuce get tossed in a punchy basil dressing with oil-packed tuna and capers.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Green Bean     Salad     Shallot     Vinegar     Basil     Lemon Juice     Lettuce     Bean     Parsley     Capers     Tuna     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 shallot, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 large or 2 small heads of Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated
1 (14.5-oz.) can white beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 (6-oz.) jar oil-packed tuna, drained, flaked into pieces

Steps:

  • Combine shallot, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a blender jar. Let sit 5-10 minutes to lightly pickle.
  • Meanwhile, cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, then run under very cold water until cool to the touch.
  • Add basil, oil, lemon juice, and pepper to shallot mixture and blend until mostly smooth. Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add green beans, lettuce, white beans, parsley, and capers and toss with your hands to coat. Add tuna and gently toss to combine. Transfer salad to a platter.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA SAUCE AND OLIVES



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Categories     Salad     Blender     Bean     Olive     Side     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Tuna     Green Bean     Summer     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 (3-ounce) can white tuna packed in oil, drained and flaked
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons Niçoise or other small brine-cured black olives
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When beans are cold, drain and pat dry with paper towels, then arrange on a platter and season with salt.
  • Purée tuna with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and anchovy paste in a blender, scraping down sides as necessary, until very smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over beans. Scatter olives and parsley leaves on top.

TUNA SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING



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"I came up with this simple but delicious salad one night when my husband and I decided it was time to eat light," says Laura McAllister from Morganton, North Carolina. "It has become one of our favorites that we enjoy a few times each month."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tuna steak (8 ounces)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups torn romaine
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
DRESSING:
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; set aside., Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. In a small skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the romaine, oranges, tomatoes and asparagus. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Divide romaine mixture between two serving plates. Slice tuna; arrange over salads. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 42g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Tuna and Green Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 large red potatoes, diced
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
9 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, drained

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
  • Using a mesh strainer, transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain the green beans and pat dry with a towel.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the same cooking liquid and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the potatoes to the simmering liquid and cook until they are just tender but still hold their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the ice water to cool completely. Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a towel.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the tomatoes, basil and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add the tuna and toss gently to combine. Add the green beans and potatoes and gently combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 998.7, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 13.1

TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
2 large red potatoes, diced
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
9 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, drained

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using a mesh strainer, transfer the green beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain the green beans and pat dry with a towel.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the same cooking liquid and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the potatoes to the simmering liquid and cook until they are just tender but still hold their shape, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the ice water to cool completely. Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a towel.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, oil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the tomatoes, basil and parsley in a large serving bowl. Add the tuna and toss gently to combine. Add the green beans and potatoes and gently combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Garlic-Basil Dressing, recipe follows
5 firm ripe tomatoes, sliced
4 sprigs fresh basil, for garnish
1 clove garlic
1 shallot
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup canola, corn or vegetable oil
15 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Leave the pointed tips on the green beans, but snap off the stem tips. Wash. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt. Drop in the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, toss the green beans with 1/3 cup of the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Taste and add more dressing or salt as needed. Pile the beans high in the center of a large white platter. Arrange the tomato slices overlapping around the edge. Sprinkle the tomatoes with remaining salt and drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing on top of them. Garnish with basil sprigs. Serve immediately.
  • Turn on the processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic and shallot down the feed tube onto the spinning blade to mince. Add the water, salt, pepper, mustard, and sugar. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil. Add the basil leaves and coarsely chop with several on/off pulses.

TUNA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Tuna and Green Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by alleycatb

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 teaspoons salt, plus more
salt, to taste
2 large red potatoes, diced
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
9 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, drained
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the beans until they are cooked but still bright green in salted water do not drain.
  • Cook the potatos until they are just cooked in the same water add more salt.
  • Cool immediately with Ice water and dry .
  • place in serving bowl add tomatoes, basil, parsley, and tuna.
  • Mix the dressing and toss with salad
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 1331.6, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.4

GREEN AND WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH TUNA



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Tuna, cannellini beans, green beans, and red onion are matches made in salad heaven -- toss them in a simple dressing of white-wine vinegar and olive oil for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 can (5 ounces) solid white tuna packed in water, drained and broken into pieces
1/4 cup thinly sliced pepperoncini (about 9)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool water to stop the cooking, and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add green beans, cannellini beans, onion, tuna, and pepperoncini and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 15 g

5-MINUTE GREEN BEAN AND TUNA SALAD



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Make this summery tuna salad with frozen whole green beans and corn any time of year. Top with Italian dressing and Parmesan for zesty flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups frozen whole green beans
1 cup frozen corn
2 cans (5 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Place green beans and corn in colander; rinse under hot water 30 sec. or until thawed. Drain well. Spoon into large bowl.
  • Add tuna, tomatoes and dressing; toss lightly.
  • Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

GREEN BEAN, POTATO, AND TUNA SALAD



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This was a staple in our home each summer. Very easy to make, all of your guests will ask how it's done and will come back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by fgamble1969

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon lemon pepper, or more as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 pound fresh green beans - rinsed, trimmed and snapped into bite size pieces
1 ½ pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
1 large tomato, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing (such as Ken's Steak House Lite Northern Italian Dressing®)
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season tuna steaks liberally with lemon pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tuna steaks in the hot skillet and sear until lightened but still a little pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to "shock" the beans and preserve the green color.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until they are just a little firm when pierced, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water.
  • Combine garlic, lemon, juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add tuna, potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes. Stir in Italian dressing and coat all ingredients with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 2 hours or best overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 565.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GREEN SALAD WITH TANGY BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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A tart and tangy dressing turns a basic salad into something special. It works for weeknight dining but is good enough for company and pairs perfectly with just about anything. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips for Making Green Bean and Tuna Salad with Basil Dressing:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil. Avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil.
  • Make the basil dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld. You can also use a store-bought basil dressing if you are short on time.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. The salad is best when eaten within 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Green bean and tuna salad with basil dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!

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