Italian Tuna & White Bean Salad
This Italian tuna and white bean salad is one of those simple meals that just works. It’s packed with protein, full of bright Mediterranean flavors, and comes together in minutes—no cooking required. Tender white beans, flaky tuna, fresh herbs, and a lemony olive oil dressing make it feel fresh, satisfying, and a little bit like something you’d order at a café. It’s the kind of recipe you can make once and enjoy all week, whether piled onto good bread or served over greens.
Ingredients
- 2 cans wild-caught tuna
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 12 slices whole grain bread
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine tuna and white beans. Break the tuna into large flakes with a fork.
- Add red onion, celery, tomato, parsley and olives.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Sprinkle in oregano, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
- Let the salad sit 5–10 minutes so the flavors blend.
- Serve with good whole-grain bread, toast, or over greens.
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Published: Mar 27, 2026