Summer Tuna & White Bean Salad for Two

WW Recipe of the Day: Summer Tuna and White Bean Salad for Two

When summer is really underway in southern France, you'll see versions of this tuna white bean salad everywhere.

I've chosen to use flavorful pesto and plain Greek yogurt instead of the classic olive oil dressing. It's a yummy, creamy twist that skinny recipe seekers will like. With no chopping required, this simple salad can be stirred together in minutes.

Tuna white bean salad on butter lettuce

Almost any bean will work in this salad and canned are fine. My favorites are our classic white "coco" provencal beans, however great northern, cannellini, garbanzos and black beans work very well too.

If you have an herb garden or have a bunch of fresh basil, chop the leaves and scatter them over the top of the salad.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Tuna White Bean Salad?

According to my calculations, each serving has 235 calories and:

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

How to Make Summer Tuna Salad with White Beans

Step 1: Gather all the ingredients.

Summer Tuna White Bean Salad ingredients

Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, add the tuna, white beans, basil pesto, Herbes de Provence (affiliate link) and Greek yogurt.

Adding tuna salad ingredients to bowl

Stir together until thoroughly mixed.

Mixing tuna white bean salad

Step 3: Season to taste with salt and peppers, if desired.

Step 4: Divide the lettuce between two plates, top each plate with half the tuna salad and add fresh chopped basil, if using.

Summer Tuna and White Bean Salad

Recipe Notes

I use Albacore tuna when using canned fish. I prefer the firmer texture of it, however any canned low-sodium tuna packed in water is fine.

This salad also works extremely well with canned salmon, although the calories may vary slightly.

As I mentioned above, just about any bean will work in this salad and canned are fine. 

Prepared regular pesto is fine, however if you have a skinny pesto recipe on hand, you'll be ahead of the game on points.

Herbes de Provence (affiliate link) is a mixture of dried herbs typically from the region in southeast France, known as Provence. This spice mixture usually contains savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme and oregano. In North America, dried lavender leaves are also typically included.

Herbes de Provence (affiliate link)

Serving Suggestions

Serve this refreshing salad with a few Nicoise or other olives, a crusty baguette and a chilled glass of Provencal rosé wine.

Ways to Use White Bean Tuna Salad Leftovers

This recipe is designed for just 2, so leftovers will be at a minimum.

Tuna White Bean Salad on Butter Lettuce

If you're serving other dishes with it and do manage some leftovers, then store the salad in a covered container, refrigerated, for a quick snack.

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Summer Tuna and White Bean Salad

Almost any bean will work in this salad and canned are fine. My favorites are our classic white "coco" provencal beans, however cannellini, garbanzos and black beans work very well too.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time0 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 2

Calories: 235

Author: Hallie Harron | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 can (5 ounces) water packed, low-sodium tuna, drained
• ▢ ½ cup cooked white beans
• ▢ 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
• ▢ ⅓ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• ▢ Salt and pepper
• ▢ 2 cups (½ medium head) butter lettuce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

• Place first five ingredients (tuna, beans, pesto, herbs and yogurt) in a medium mixing bowl. Gently and thoroughly mix all ingredients together.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide the lettuce between 2 plates, top each plate with ½ the tuna salad. Top salads with chopped fresh basil, if using.

Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Wooden Spoon

Small Plates

Recipe Notes

I use Albacore tuna when using canned fish. I prefer the firmer texture of it, however any canned low-sodium tuna packed in water is fine.

This salad works also extremely well with canned salmon, although the calories may vary slightly.

Prepared regular pesto is fine, however if you have a skinny pesto recipe on hand, you'll be ahead of the game on points.

Serving size: generous ¾ cup tuna salad + greens

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Summer Tuna and White Bean Salad

Amount Per Serving (3 /4 cup tuna salad + greens)

Calories 235 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value*

Fat 6.7g10%

Carbohydrates 6.9g2%

Fiber 0.9g4%

Protein 37.5g75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: low carb tuna salad, tuna salad with white beans, tuna white bean pesto salad

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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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