Best 8 Tuna White Bean And Red Onion Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a light, flavorful, and healthy meal, look no further than our tuna, white bean, and red onion salad. This vibrant salad is packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. The tuna provides a lean source of protein, while the white beans are a good source of fiber, folate, and iron. The red onion adds a sharp, tangy flavor that helps to balance out the richness of the tuna and the creaminess of the white beans. This salad can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish and makes a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner or meal prep.

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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.

TUNA, WHITE BEAN, AND RED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Lori De Mori

Categories     Bean     Onion     Picnic     Low Cal     High Fiber     Lunch     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups cooked white beans (see Cannellini Beans with Garlic and Sage ), drained, chilled
1 1/2 6-ounce cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained, broken into chunks
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place beans in large bowl. Add tuna and onion; drizzle with oil. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
  • What to drink:
  • Earthy Feudo Arancio 2006 Nero d'Avola ($8).

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

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD



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This is a mainstay in my house, something you can always throw together for an easy light meal. The authentic version would call for tuna packed in olive oil, but I actually prefer water-packed tuna. The salad packs a lot of protein, not just from the beans, but also from the tuna, which is also an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 15m

Yield Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small or 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 (6 1/2-ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or borlotti beans, drained through a strainer and rinsed
3 fresh sage leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small or medium garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt (or omit and use 4 tablespoons olive oil)
1/2 Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the onion in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the remaining vinegar, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the tuna and beans and serve, garnishing each plate with cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 541, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 946 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATO, TUNA, AND BEAN SALAD



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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 AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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

Provided by LuLu Bear

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can white beans
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 -3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 cups arugula, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drain beans well and place half the beans into a bowl.
  • Mash remaining beans with a fork.
  • Combine mashed and whole beans with tuna, onion, rosemary, and arugula.
  • Dress the salad with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.3, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 28.4, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3

TUNA, WHITE BEAN, AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CREAM DIJON DRESSING



Tuna, White Bean, and Roasted Pepper Salad with Cream Dijon Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Fish     Mustard     Olive     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Buffet     Mayonnaise     Tuna     Bell Pepper     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
5 cups mixed baby greens
1 15-ounce can small white beans, rinsed, drained
2/3 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 12-ounce can chunk light tuna
2/3 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, halved

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Place greens in center of 4 plates. Toss beans, red peppers and onion in medium bowl with enough dressing to coat. Top greens with bean mixture, then tuna, dividing equally. Garnish with olives and serve.

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

Tips:

  • Use canned tuna that is packed in water, not oil, to reduce the fat content of the salad.
  • If you don't have white beans, you can substitute another type of bean, such as chickpeas or black beans.
  • Red onion can be quite sharp, so if you're not a fan of strong flavors, you can use a milder onion, such as a yellow onion.
  • If you're looking for a more substantial salad, you can add some cooked quinoa or rice.
  • For a pop of color and flavor, you can add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil.

Conclusion:

This tuna white bean and red onion salad is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, this salad is a great option for a well-balanced meal.

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