Best 13 Tuna Asparagus White Bean Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to crafting a delectable tuna asparagus white bean salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing and nutritious dish combines the robust flavor of tuna, the crisp texture of asparagus, and the creamy goodness of white beans. Dressed in a tangy and aromatic vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a healthy dinner, or a vibrant addition to your next potluck gathering.

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TUNA, ASPARAGUS & WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Tuna, Asparagus & White Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb asparagus
2 (7 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans, in water, drained
1 red onion, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the asparagus in a large pan of boiling water for 4-5 mins until tender. Drain well, cool under running water, then cut into finger-length pieces. Toss together the tuna, beans, onion, capers and asparagus in a large serving bowl.
  • Mix the oil, vinegar and tarragon together, then pour over the salad. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 43.7, Sodium 550.2, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 47.5

TUNA, ASPARAGUS & WHITE BEAN SALAD



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A nourishing spring salad, ready in minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Snack

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large bunch asparagus
2 x cans yellowfin tuna steaks in water, drained
2 x cans cannellini beans in water, drained
1 red onion , very finely chopped
2 tbsp capers
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp tarragon , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the asparagus in a large pan of boiling water for 4-5 mins until tender. Drain well, cool under running water, then cut into finger-length pieces. Toss together the tuna, beans, onion, capers and asparagus in a large serving bowl.
  • Mix the oil, vinegar and tarragon together, then pour over the salad. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.28 milligram of sodium

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.

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix one 15-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) with 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Shave 1 bunch trimmed jumbo asparagus into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Add to the bowl along with 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon and another 1 teaspoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper and toss. Toast 3 tablespoons panko in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet; sprinkle over the salad.

WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD



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This protein-packed spinach salad is ready in 15 minutes

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna, drained and broken into chunks
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine beans, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high, stirring, until beans are warm, about 4 minutes; remove pan from heat. In a large bowl, combine spinach, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 teaspoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Divide spinach among four plates. Transfer beans to bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, tuna, olives, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Top spinach with bean and tuna mixture and serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 31 g

WHITE BEANS AND TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dry white kidney, marrow, Great Northern or navy beans
2 quarts water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste and lots of freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 (7-ounce) can tuna, preferably packed in olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine beans with water and bring to boil. Boil briskly for 2 minutes, remove from heat and let beans soak for 1 hour. Then cook them again in soaking water over low heat for another 1 1/2 hours, or until tender, adding more water, if necessary, to keep them covered. Drain.
  • Combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pour over beans while still warm. Add green onions and parsley and mix gently. Refrigerate.
  • To serve, drain tuna, break into chunks and place on top of beans.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 608, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1011 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

WHITE BEAN & TUNA SALAD



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If you are going to make a white bean & tuna salad (which, if you've never had it, might not sound good, but is) with canned goods, this is a good recipe. This is from a book called _Culinary Journey to the Mediterranean. You can serve this with pita bread or pita chips, and/or on a bed of arugula or watercress.

Provided by Nose5775

Categories     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain beans.
  • Drain and flake tuna.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate.

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD



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"I adapted this recipe from one in my local newspaper," writes Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "The zippy Dijon dressing adds interest to the beans, tuna, olives and onion. It makes a filling and healthy lunch that I like to take to work.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, tuna, olives and onion; add dressing and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA WITH WARM WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Low Fat     Low Cal     Lemon     Tuna     Arugula     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound dried Great Northern beans (1 1/4 cups)
4 cups salted water
2 garlic cloves, 1 crushed and 1 chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed arugula leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
four 4-ounce skinless tuna steaks (each about 1/2 inch thick)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
freshly ground black pepper
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan simmer beans in salted water with crushed garlic until tender, about 1 hour, and drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. In a small bowl mash 1/2 cup beans with a fork and return mashed and whole beans to pan with reserved liquid. Chop 1 cup arugula and stir into beans (off heat) with garlic paste, onion, parsley, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep bean salad warm, covered, over very low heat while cooking arugula.
  • Prepare grill while beans are cooking.
  • Rinse and pat dry tuna. On a plate combine tuna steaks with remaining tablespoon lemon juice, turning to coat, and sprinkle both sides with fennel seeds, pepper, and salt to taste. Grill fish on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 3 minutes on each side, or until barely cooked through. (Alternatively, fish may be cooked in a heated well-seasoned ridged grill pan in same manner.)
  • Arrange bean salad and remaining cup arugula on 4 plates and top with fish. Squeeze lemon over the fish.

TUNA, TOMATO, AND WHITE-BEAN SALAD



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On the hottest of summer days, it's best to leave the oven off as much as possible. This salad for dinner recipe has you use the stovetop just once-to simmer potatoes and cook green beans. Other than that, it's smooth sailing to a practically no-cook dinner that's light, refreshing, and delicious.

Provided by Sarah Carey

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Yukon Gold potatoes (12 ounces), peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces green beans, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon grated garlic (from 1 small clove)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 pound tomatoes, such as Campari or beefsteak
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 can (15.5 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
2 jars (each 5 ounces) high-quality tuna packed in oil, drained
Arugula, for serving

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add enough water to cover by 2 inches and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Return water to a boil; add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix together garlic and vinegar; let stand 5 minutes. Grate 1 or 2 tomatoes to yield 1/2 cup; add to vinegar mixture. Whisk in oil; season to taste. Cut remaining tomatoes into wedges, arrange on a platter, season, and drizzle with oil.
  • Toss white beans with half of dressing. Toss green beans with 1 tablespoon dressing; arrange on platter with potatoes, tuna, white beans, and arugula. Season to taste, drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve.

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING



White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans
Salt
2 bay leaves, if using dried beans
1 pound asparagus
1/2 cup tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
  • Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TUNA WITH TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Once the tuna steaks hit the grill, do not move them around or they may tear. This recipe is for tuna that is still pink in the middle (medium-rare). Increase the cooking time for tuna that is more cooked through. -Vance E. Werner Jr., Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TUNA:
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Brush tuna with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until slightly pink in the center for medium-rare, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 45g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Fish     Onion     No-Cook     Lunch     Spring     Sage     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 6-ounce can solid white tuna packed in oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 15- to 16-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained well

Steps:

  • Drain oil from tuna into medium bowl. Add enough olive oil to measure 3 tablespoons total; whisk in vinegar. Add onion, parsley and sage. Mix in beans and tuna. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality canned tuna: Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, as these options are healthier than tuna packed in oil. Also, check for tuna that is labeled "dolphin-safe" or "sustainably caught" to ensure that it was caught using responsible fishing methods.
  • Use fresh asparagus: Fresh asparagus is essential for this salad, as it provides a crisp and vibrant flavor. Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
  • Cook the asparagus properly: To ensure that the asparagus is cooked evenly, blanch it for 2-3 minutes in boiling water, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. This will help to preserve the asparagus's鮮豔的 green color and crisp texture.
  • Use a variety of beans: This salad calls for white beans, but you can also use other types of beans, such as chickpeas, kidney beans, or black beans. Experiment with different types of beans to find a combination that you enjoy.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing for this salad is made with a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. You can adjust the proportions of these ingredients to suit your own taste preferences. For example, if you prefer a more tangy dressing, you can add more lemon juice. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can add more honey.

Conclusion:

This tuna asparagus white bean salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. The salad is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tuna asparagus white bean salad a try.

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