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Tuna and Navy Bean Salad


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

A refreshing and healthy tuna and navy bean salad served with arugula.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 15-ounce can Navy Beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 3-ounce packets tuna in water (drained)
  • 1 teaspoon capers (drained)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons red onion (sliced and chopped)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups baby arugula (or baby spinach)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thoroughly combined and emulsified.
  2. Add the beans, tuna, capers, dill, onion, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
  3. Place 1 ½ cups greens in each shallow bowl or plate and top with half of the tuna-bean mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Notes

  • Using low sodium beans helps control the salt level in the dish.
  • This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad plate
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg