Name: Tuna and White Bean Salad with Lemon and Dill Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic (pressed); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp honey; Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 4-5 Tbsp olive oil; 2 15-ounce cans white beans (drained and rinsed); 12 ounces tuna in water (drained); 2 tsp capers (drained); 2 Tbsp fresh dill (chopped); ⅛ cup red onion (chopped); ½ tsp kosher salt; Black pepper (to taste); 6 cups baby spinach (stems removed); 1 lemon (thinly sliced for serving)

Description

A refreshing and protein-packed Tuna and Bean Salad combining tender white beans, flaked tuna, and fresh baby spinach, all tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic Dijon dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Dressing

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic (pressed)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp honey
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
4-5 Tbsp olive oil

Salad

2 15-ounce cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
12 ounces tuna in water (drained)
2 tsp capers (drained)
2 Tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
⅛ cup red onion (chopped)
½ tsp kosher salt
Black pepper (to taste)
6 cups baby spinach (stems removed)
1 lemon (thinly sliced for serving)

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Instructions

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, pressed garlic, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, honey, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Add olive oil: Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking thoroughly to create a smooth and emulsified dressing.
Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix the drained white beans, flaked tuna, capers, chopped dill, red onion, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the tuna and bean mixture and stir gently with a spoon to evenly coat all ingredients.
Assemble the salad: Divide the baby spinach evenly among 4 shallow salad bowls, placing approximately 1 ½ cups in each, then top with equal portions of the dressed tuna bean mixture.
Serve: Garnish each salad with a thin lemon slice or wedge and serve immediately for a fresh, zesty finish.

Notes

Use freshly pressed garlic for a more vibrant flavor; alternatively, garlic powder can be substituted.
Drain and rinse beans well to reduce sodium content.
If preferred, swap white beans for chickpeas or cannellini beans.
Tuna packed in water is best for a lighter salad, but tuna in olive oil can add richer flavor.
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean