Lunch · Mediterranean · High Protein
Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad
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- Time
- 12 minutes
- Serves
- 2
- Protein
- 34g
- Fiber
- 12g
Why this works
The Mediterranean pattern is the most-studied eating approach for cardiovascular and cognitive aging.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Method
- 1Soak the sliced onion in cold water for 5 minutes to soften its bite, then drain.
- 2Whisk the oil, vinegar, and Dijon with salt and pepper.
- 3Fold together the tuna, beans, vegetables, and parsley.
- 4Dress, toss gently, and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Yvette's tip
It improves overnight, make a double batch for tomorrow's lunch.
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