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

aubreysmomma2007
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. The tuna and white beans are a good source of protein, and the vegetables add vitamins and minerals. The dressing is also light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mir abuzar zarkhan
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The flavors are well-balanced, and the salad is light and refreshing. I especially love the addition of the white beans, which give it a nice protein boost.


Biruk Tamrat
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The tuna and white beans are a good source of protein, and the vegetables add vitamins and minerals. The dressing is also light and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emmanuel Ore
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use tuna, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The combination of tuna and white beans is unique and flavorful, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Al Arafat Shuvo
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat more fish. My kids love the combination of tuna and white beans, and they always ask for seconds. The dressing is also very flavorful, and it's not too heavy.


Brandon Roque
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This is my new favorite tuna salad recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The white beans add a nice protein boost, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tim Wand
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of tuna and white beans, and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Princess Peretei
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. The tuna and white beans are a good source of protein, and the vegetables add vitamins and minerals. The dressing is also light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Saddam Hossain Bhuiyan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a big fan of tuna salad, but this one is different. The white beans add a nice texture and flavor, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this


Zeba Maher
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I had some leftover from a tuna steak dinner, and this salad was the perfect way to use it up. The salad is also very versatile. I added some chopped celery and red onion, and it was delicious.


Iriha Vashchuk
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are well-balanced, and the salad is light and refreshing. I especially love the addition of the white beans, which give it a nice protein boost.


MR Rony Khan
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I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It came together in under 30 minutes, and the results were delicious. The tuna and white beans are a great combination, and the dressing is flavorful without being t


Daniel Mackotie
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This recipe was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of tuna and white beans is unique and flavorful, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.