Best 8 Kidney Bean Tuna Salad Recipes

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KIDNEY BEAN TUNA SALAD



Kidney Bean Tuna Salad image

This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It's especially pretty served on a lettuce-lined plate for a special luncheon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6-ounce) cans dark meat tuna, packed in olive oil
2 (15-ounce) cans cannelini white beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup small capers, nonpareil in brine, drained and rinsed
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups fresh arugula
6 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
  • Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.

KIDNEY BEAN SALAD



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A simple and delicious combination of hard-cooked eggs, beans, onion, celery, and sweet pickle relish. A little mayo holds it all together.

Provided by Jackie Noel Smith

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
½ onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, cool, peel, and chop.
  • In a bowl, mix the hard-cooked eggs, kidney beans, onion, celery, relish, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 501.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TOMATO, TUNA, AND BEAN SALAD



Tomato, Tuna, and Bean Salad image

This main dish salad is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Dill, quinoa, and Parmesan cheese are optional. I make the salad without these, then add them to change things up a bit when we eat the leftovers. Serve by itself or over lettuce.

Provided by Marcia

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon crushed garlic
¼ teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
2 (5 ounce) cans white tuna, drained
1 cup cooked quinoa
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dill weed, garlic, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tuna, quinoa, basil, and onion; gently stir with a large spoon to coat evenly. Spoon salad into serving bowls; top each with about 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TUNA BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Cooking Channel

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 ounces green beans, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
12 sweet piquante peppers, such as Peppadews, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
1 large head red leaf lettuce, chopped (about 12 ounces)
Two 5-ounce cans white albacore tuna in oil, drained
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together the chickpeas, kidney beans, green beans, onions, peppadews, brine, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Whisk together the yogurt and tahini until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Toss the lettuce with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Divide the lettuce among 4 plates, top with the bean mixture and then the tuna. Drizzle with the yogurt dressing and sprinkle with the smoked paprika. Toss together just before eating.

TUNA, RICE AND BEAN SALAD



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If you can stir cooked rice, salad greens, flaky tuna and a few other goodies together, you can make this tasty, 15-minute salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 2-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-2/3 cups cooked long-grain white rice, cooled
2 cups tightly packed torn mixed salad greens
3 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15.5 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

TUNA, BEAN AND SWEETCORN SALAD



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

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 1/2 ounces chunk tuna, drained
5 1/2 ounces corn mixed with chopped peppers, drained
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
7 ounces red kidney beans, drained
salt and pepper
mixed salad green
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 pinch chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the tuna lightly with the sweetcorn, onion and kidney beans.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the salad leaves between two plates. Season lightly. Pile tuna salad on top.
  • Drizzle over the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with chili powder. Serve with toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 27.7, Sodium 616.8, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 34.6

TUNA AND BEAN PASTA SALAD



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This is a favorite around our house! It's realtively low in fat, has tons of fibre and is great for next day lunches too! I prefer to eat this just with oil and lemon, but my husband adds some mayonaise for a creamy texture.

Provided by Headhunter

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (184 g) can tuna in water
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans
4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta (penne is best)
1/4 sweet onion, finely diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
1/2 sweet red pepper, finely diced
6 sun-dried tomatoes
10 kalamata olives (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil or 4 -5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper
fat-free mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Boil water with salt and set pasta to cook just until texture is beyond a la dente, but not soft.
  • Drain tuna and add to large glass bowl. Break larger pieces so tuna is flakey.
  • Drain and wash beans and add to tuna.
  • Place non-oil packed sundried tomatoes in a bowl with hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes. After five minutes, drain excess water from tomatoes, chop and add to tuna and beans.
  • Remove olive pits by cutting a slit into each olive length wise. Add to tuna, beans and tomatoes.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, carrot, bell pepper.
  • Add mustard, oregano, basil, (dried or fresh) salt & pepper to taste, olive oil and lemon.
  • Stir and serve immediately or refrigerate for use up to 2 days later.
  • Add mayonaise to large bowl mixture or individual servings - if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 285.7, Carbohydrate 112.7, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 37.4

Tips:

  • Use canned tuna packed in water, not oil, to reduce the fat content of the salad.
  • If you don't have kidney beans, you can substitute another type of canned bean, such as black beans or chickpeas.
  • Add chopped celery, carrots, or cucumbers for extra crunch and flavor.
  • If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or mixed greens for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Kidney bean tuna salad is a quick, easy, and healthy lunch or dinner option. It's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a delicious and nutritious meal, give kidney bean tuna salad a try!

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