Spanish White Bean & Tuna Salad Recipe

Receta de Ensalada de Alubias Blancas y Atún

10 Minutes

4 Servings

Ingredients

20 oz white beans
2 cans tuna in olive oil (4 oz each)
1 small red onion
1 small red bell pepper
8 black pitted olives
1 handful arugula
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
Pinch sea salt
Dash black pepper

Nutritional Facts

Calories 334
Calories From Fat 117
Total Fat 13 gr (20%)
Saturated Fat 2 gr (13%)
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 gr
Monounsaturated Fat 9 gr
Cholesterol 20 mg (7%)
Sodium 549 mg (24%)
Potassium 827 mg (24%)
Total Carbohydrates 34 gr (11%)
Fiber 8 gr (33%)
Sugars 2 gr (2%)
Protein 22 gr (44%)
Vitamin A 644 IU (13%)
Vitamin C 26 mg (32%)
Calcium 126 mg (13%)
Iron 5 mg (28%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

This classic Spanish White Bean & Tuna Salad is fresh, flavorful and ready in just minutes. Made with wholesome, heart healthy ingredients, it’s perfect as a light starter or a satisfying main. Serve with a crusty bread and a chilled bottle of Spanish white wine for an easy, elegant meal.

Steps

Drain the beans into a fine sieve and rinse under water, then shake off any excess water and add the beans into a large bowl. Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently shake the sieve to remove any excess oil and add the tuna into the bowl with the white beans. Thinly slice the red onion, finely chop the red bell pepper, thinly slice the black olives and roughly chop the arugula, add the ingredients into the bowl with the white beans and tuna. Add in the olive oil, sherry vinegar and season with sea salt & black pepper, gently stir until well mixed, serve at room temperature or add into the fridge for 1 to 2 hours to serve chilled, enjoy! Notes: You can serve this salad at room temperature or chilled. Just cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.