Two-Bean Tuna Salad Recipe
Description: This Two-Bean Tuna Salad recipe is a delightful blend of fresh flavors, perfect for a light lunch or snack on a warm summer day. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 10 minutes, you can have this vibrant and nutritious salad ready to enjoy in under half an hour! Packed with protein and fiber, itโs not only delicious but also satisfying and wholesome.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks ๐ฅ
Keywords: Tuna, Summer, Quick & Easy, Healthy, Salad ๐๐
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 100g | Green beans |
| 1 | Red onion |
| 1/2 | Lemon |
| 1 | Red chili |
| 1 can | Butter beans |
| 1 can | Cannellini beans |
| 200g | Tomatoes |
| 1 can | Tuna in olive oil |
| 1 | Bunch of fresh parsley |
| 2 | Hard-boiled eggs |
| Boston lettuce | |
| Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 563.3
- Fat: 15.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 243mg
- Sodium: 1152.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 61.1g
- Fiber: 14.3g
- Sugar: 9.9g
- Protein: 47.9g
Instructions:
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Begin by putting the green beans in a pan of boiling water for just one minute to blanch them. Then, drain them and immediately splash them with cold water to halt the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color and crunch.
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Finely slice the red onion and place it in a large bowl. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the sliced onion to add a bright, tangy flavor that will complement the other ingredients beautifully.
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Drain and rinse both the butter beans and cannellini beans, then add them to the bowl with the green beans and sliced red onion.
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Slice the red chili and tomatoes, and toss them into the bowl with the other ingredients. Be sure to splash in three tablespoons of the flavorful olive oil from the tuna to add richness and depth of flavor.
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Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, then toss everything together until well mixed, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Break the tuna into bite-sized chunks and scatter it over the top of the salad, adding a delicious boost of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Finish the salad by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the top, adding a pop of vibrant color and a burst of fresh herbal flavor.
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To serve, arrange the Boston lettuce leaves on two dinner plates, creating a nest for the salad.
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Divide the prepared salad between the two plates, garnish each serving with a sliced hard-boiled egg for extra protein and visual appeal, and serve alongside some buttered bread for a satisfying and complete meal.
Enjoy your refreshing and nutritious Two-Bean Tuna Salad! ๐ฅ๐
