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Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

[heart_this] · Oct 1, 2008 · 37 Comments

Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

Normally I like to plan the weeks meals ahead and have recipes written and a grocery list ready for shopping on the weekend. This week however I did not have the chance to prepare and I have been winging it. At times like these it is always good to fall back on pantry staples. I always seem to have cans of tuna and beans in my pantry/cupboard and I was thinking that a tuna and bean salad would be a nice place to start. My first thought was to go with a mayonnaise based creamy dressing but I wanted something a bit lighter having just got back from my vacation and I decided to go with a simple lemon and mustard vinaigrette. Of course some fresh vegetables and herbs brighten up any salad and I picked some up on the way home from work. The salad was quick and simple to make which was nice as I have been pretty busy and it tasted good as well. Overall it was a nice light meal.

Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6
ingredients
  • 1 6 ounce can water packed tuna (drained and flaked)
  • 1 19 ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 small red onion (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 handful chopped parsley
  • 1 handful kalamata olives (pitted and chopped, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 handful salad greens
directions
  1. Mix the tuna, beans, onion, garlic and parsley in a bowl.
  2. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Mix the dressing and the tuna and beans.
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Comments

  1. Bridgett says

    October 1, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    This salad is one of my favorites by far. It is hearty yet light. Beautiful job!

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  2. Debbie says

    October 1, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    Looks delicious. Perfect with some crispy bread on the side!

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  3. meeso says

    October 2, 2008 at 1:15 am

    Great profile pic! This is one awesome looking salad!

    Reply
  4. Manger La Ville says

    October 2, 2008 at 2:10 am

    I just found my meal for tomorrow night. So thank you. I have a can of tuna in oil from Italy that are just waiting for this salad.

    Reply
  5. Katrina says

    October 2, 2008 at 3:09 am

    Welcome back (I’m a little late!) Sounds like an amazing trip! So happy to see your food and recipes once again.

    Reply
  6. Cheryl says

    October 2, 2008 at 3:23 am

    I have never heard of that before, my husband loves beans of any kind and of course tuna salad! Great idea!

    Reply
  7. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    October 2, 2008 at 5:06 am

    A healthy, tasty and gorgeous salad! I love beans!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  8. Dee says

    October 2, 2008 at 5:12 am

    Yay, you’re back! Looks like you had a blast – the new profile picture is great, and the photos look like something out of a guidebook 🙂

    Tuna salad is always a lovely meal.

    Reply
  9. Happy cook says

    October 2, 2008 at 5:14 am

    WOw you are well organized with your weekly menu.
    Wish i wa slike that.
    Salade looks delicious and wholesome

    Reply
  10. Elra says

    October 2, 2008 at 5:18 am

    Kevin,
    I am the same way, I make menu for the whole week, then go grocery shopping, but I like to go grocery twice a week if not more (because I don’t like to clutter my fridge) and go to farmer’s market once a week. All of them are so close by, so I don’t have to drive that far.

    I am loving this recipe. Not just healthy but it also very delicious and good looking too.

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  11. Hilary says

    October 2, 2008 at 5:43 am

    I bet this would be good with black beans too.

    Reply
  12. Beachlover says

    October 2, 2008 at 7:01 am

    what a nice color salad!!.Kevin you look different from your previous photo.

    Reply
  13. Beachlover says

    October 2, 2008 at 7:01 am

    sorry welcome back ,Kev

    Reply
  14. Mrs Ergül says

    October 2, 2008 at 7:03 am

    i havent try cannellini beans! But it looks great and healthy! This is what I call pantry-ready 🙂

    Reply
  15. Kitt says

    October 2, 2008 at 7:25 am

    Nice! I’ve got a bunch of dried Cellini beans (I bought a bag from Rancho Gordo for cooking, but planted some on a lark. Now I’ve got 10 times as many beans). This sounds like a good recipe to try them with.

    Reply
  16. Clumbsy Cookie says

    October 2, 2008 at 8:18 am

    Sometimes pantry meals are really nice, like that one. It looks really fresh. I like the pictures of Greece on your sidebar!

    Reply
  17. Helena says

    October 2, 2008 at 9:03 am

    You’re back on! My husband and I were just talking about your fish and chips! So lovely! (drool…)

    Reply
  18. VeggieGirl says

    October 2, 2008 at 10:52 am

    Gorgeous salad!!

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  19. Jin Hooi says

    October 2, 2008 at 11:16 am

    Welcome back Kevin(oppss.. i am a little bit late huh !)Love your trip pics.

    Btw, this salad looks yummy.

    Reply
  20. Steph says

    October 2, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Looks great! I like how you made your own dressing.

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  21. CECIL says

    October 2, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    Even when you just wing it, it looks pretty darn yum!! I have always loved cannellini beans.

    Reply
  22. maybelle's mom says

    October 2, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    i love cannellini beans on salad. yum.

    Reply
  23. Dhanggit says

    October 2, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    i love salad like this, easy, simple and to top it all delicious!

    Reply
  24. Gloria says

    October 2, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Dear Kevin I said in the other post welcomme and Im happy you come back we miss you!!!This recipes is really tasty, love it!!! xGloria

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  25. Darius T. Williams says

    October 2, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    Yet – another classic from the man!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

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  26. noobcook says

    October 2, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    sounds like an easy and delicious salad. I need to learn to plan my meal a week ahead like you 😛

    Reply
  27. Maria says

    October 2, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Great salad, especially for winging it!

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  28. Deborah says

    October 2, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    Doesn’t it always seem like you need to eat light for a week after vacation!?! This looks like a beautiful, filling, yet light salad!

    Reply
  29. Rosie says

    October 2, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    Looks delicious Kevin!! One very tasty salad!!

    Rosie x

    Reply
  30. nicole says

    October 2, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Ohhh yummy! Everything looks good that you make though.

    Reply
  31. chocolate shavings says

    October 2, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    I have a newfound love of beans, so this salad is really inspiring!

    http://www.chocolateshavings.ca

    Reply
  32. emily says

    October 2, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    welcome back! The new profile picture looks great. What a fun trip!

    Reply
  33. Pam says

    October 2, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    I love main dish salads!

    Reply
  34. ~Madeline~ says

    October 2, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    I love cannellini beans and am always looking for new recipes to make with them. This salad sounds nice and light but filling at the same time. Great for lunch or a light dinner.

    Reply
  35. Anonymous says

    October 3, 2008 at 4:12 am

    This salad looks wonderfully refreshing. I love it when you can just wing it from the pantry.

    Reply
  36. Esi says

    October 3, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    I really need to start doing the whole planning thing too. This salad looks good. You have some nice things on hand!

    Reply
  37. Bellini Valli says

    October 6, 2008 at 12:25 am

    This is one of those amazing salads you make so well Kevin!!

    Reply

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