Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad

Yield: 4 servings

A quick meal for those hot summer days when it’s too warm to cook. Kalamata olives are great in this recipe.

Ingredients

3 1/3 cups (850g) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (two 15-ounce cans)

1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil

1 Tbsp (15mL) fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup (70g) olives, chopped

1/2 cup (90g) red onion, chopped

1/4 cup (25g) fresh basil, chopped (or fresh parsley)

1 tsp (2g) oregano

1/2 tsp (2g) freshly ground black pepper

1 can (340g) tuna in water, canned, (12 ounces), drained and flaked

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine the beans, oil, and lemon juice in a large bowl and stir together. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill.

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 666
Total Fat: 7g
% Calories from fat: 9%
Protein: 50g
Carbohydrate: 105g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 306mg