Tuna, Tomato and White Bean Salad

This nutrient packed recipe makes a great lunch or afternoon snack. Full of protein this is sure to keep you full and fully energized for your day.

Yield: Serves 4

Tuna, Tomato and White Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 tsp basil, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onion
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 can (19 oz / 540 mL) white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (170 g) chunk light tuna, drained
  • Lettuce leaves*

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, whisk together first 7 ingredients (lemon juice through pepper) until blended.
  2. Combine tomatoes, green onion, parsley, beans and tuna in a bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Place lettuce leaves on individual serving plates. Top with salad.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

 

204 calories, 4.5 g fat, 17.2 g protein, 25.4 g carbohydrate, 7.3 g fibre, 413 mg sodium

*Ingredient not included in nutritional analysis.

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