Weight Watchers Friendly Tuna & White Bean Salad Recipe
Tuna and white beans make a great summer lunch or light dinner. Serve it on a bed of greens or with thinly sliced garden fresh tomatoes and crusty bread.
2tablespoonsred wine vinegar for fresh lemon juice
2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil
½teaspoonDijon mustard, optional
2cans(5 ounces each) water packed light tuna, drained and flaked
1can(15-½ ounces) cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained
2stalkscelery, finely chopped
¼cupfinely chopped red onion
¼cupfinely chopped red bell pepper
¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1teaspoondried rosemary, if using
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, and mustard, if using and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, beans, celery, onion, pepper, parsley and rosemary if using. Add the dressing and gently toss to coat.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss gently again.
Recipe Notes
Additional ingredients that would be tasty in this tuna salad include capers, tomatoes, green onion and olives.Serving size: 1 cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.3*SmartPoints (Green plan)1*SmartPoints (Blue plan)1*SmartPoints (Purple plan)4*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Weight Watchers Friendly Tuna & White Bean Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 180Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 4g16%
Protein 22g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.