Best 6 White Bean And Tuna Salad With Radicchio Recipes

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White bean and tuna salad with radicchio is a flavorful, colorful, and protein-packed dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The white beans and tuna provide a lean protein boost, while the radicchio adds a slightly bitter, peppery flavor that balances out the richness of the other ingredients. This salad is also very versatile, and you can easily customize it to your own taste. For example, you could add other vegetables, such as chopped celery or cucumber, or you could use a different type of dressing. No matter how you choose to make it, white bean and tuna salad with radicchio is a delicious and healthy meal that's sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHITE BEAN AND TUNA SALAD WITH RADICCHIO



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This salad is perfect for a weekend lunch or a quick weeknight dinner.

Provided by Seamus Mullen

Categories     Salad     Bean     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Tuna     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Radicchio     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head of radicchio, cored, leaves coarsely torn
6 tablespoons Parsley Vinaigrette, divided, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed, drained
2 celery stalks, peeled, sliced thinly on an extreme diagonal
1 cup drained olive oil-packed tuna in a jar or good-quality canned tuna, broken into large pieces
Flat-leaf parsley sprigs (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Place radicchio in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons Parsley Vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season radicchio to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter, spreading out in an even layer. Combine 3 tablespoons Parsley Vinaigrette, cannellini beans, and celery in the large bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange bean mixture on top of radicchio. Top salad with tuna and garnish with parsley. Drizzle some vinaigrette over.

GRILLED TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h51m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried white beans, picked over, and soaked overnight
1 small onion, quartered
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bay leaf
Olive oil
4 to 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 red onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (8-ounce) tuna steaks
1 head radicchio, halved
Coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Drain the beans, then with cold water in a large pot and add the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf and cook until the beans are soft, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain the beans and pick out the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf. Place the beans in a bowl and toss with a couple tablespoons each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Fold in the red onion and thyme, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Preheat grill to high. Brush tuna and radicchio with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness. Grill the radicchio, cut-side down, until slightly charred and wilted. Remove the tuna and radicchio from the grill. Dice tuna into bite-size pieces, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Slice radicchio into 1/4-inch thick slices. Fold tuna and radicchio into the white beans. Transfer the beans to a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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 & 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 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

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA AND RADISH SALAD



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Provided by Lauren Chattman

Yield Serves 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pound radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
6 kalamata or other large black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 6-ounce cans tuna (preferably imported and packed in olive oil), drained
1 medium head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Combine the radishes, parsley, scallions, olives, and tuna in a medium-size bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Divide the lettuce leaves among 4 plates. Top with the tuna salad. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh tuna, crisp radicchio, tender white beans, and flavorful dressing make all the difference in this salad.
  • Don't overcook the tuna: Searing the tuna for just a few minutes per side will keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: You want the flavors of the tuna, radicchio, and beans to shine through, so don't drown them in dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the radicchio will wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This white bean and tuna salad with radicchio is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of tuna, radicchio, white beans, and dressing is delicious and satisfying, and the salad is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give this one a try.

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