What's better than tuna with mayo? This recipe: no contest. Tuna's salty flavor is genius with beans, veggies, and capers. With ingredients this flavorful, any dressing more than a little lemon juice and olive oil would be overkill.
Tip: If you want to make this ahead, keep the greens separate until right before you serve.
5 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (
5 oz.) water-packed chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
½ cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
4 tsp. capers, rinsed (optional)
½ tsp. rosemary
½ cup lemon juice, divided
4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
Pepper to taste
⅛ tsp. salt
8 cups salad greens
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Instructions
Combine beans, tuna, bell pepper, onion, parsley, capers, rosemary, ¼ cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl. Season with pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining lemon juice and oil with salt. Add salad greens and toss to coat.
Divide the greens onto individual plates and top with the tuna salad.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving size417 g
Amount per serving
Calories312
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.6g
21%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25.3mg
8%
Sodium 331.2mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 21.9g
8%
Dietary Fiber 7.29g
25%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 23.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 183.7mg
15%
Iron 4.7mg
30%
Potassium 702.3mg
15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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