WW Friendly Tuna and White Bean Salad Recipe

pottery bowl of italian tuna white bean salad with bottle of olive oil in background

4.67 from 12 votes

WW Friendly Tuna and 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.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tuna and white beans, tuna salad with beans, white bean salad with tuna

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar for fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
2 cans (5 ounces each) water packed light tuna, drained and flaked
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried 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.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

WW Points: 1

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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Other tasty additions include capers, chopped tomatoes, green onions, or olives.

You can enjoy this tuna and white bean salad just as it is, on a bed of greens, stuffed into an avocado half or tomato, or spooned onto bruschetta. It also makes a lovely light lunch or dinner served with sliced tomatoes, crusty bread, and a glass of chilled white wine.

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