Flavors of the Mediterranean are blended in this simple, easy-to-love salad. Serve it as is or on lettuce.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4, 1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients
2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added cannellini beans or reduced-sodium Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 5- or 6-ounce cans very low sodium white tuna packed in water, drained
1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup to 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, stir together the beans, tuna, onion, parsley, and vinegar.
Step 2
Drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the pepper.
nutrition information
Step 3
(Per Serving)
Step 4
Calories: 319
Step 5
Total Fat: 7.5g
Step 6
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 7
Trans: 0.0g
Step 8
Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
Step 9
Monounsaturated: 3.0g
Step 10
Cholesterol: 33mg
Step 11
Sodium: 113mg
Step 12
Carbohydrates: 34g
Step 13
Fiber: 9g
Step 14
Sugars: 6g
Step 15
Protein: 29g
Step 16
Dietary Exchanges
Step 17
2 1/2 Starch
Step 18
3 Lean Meat
