Tuna salad with white beans

4 servings

30 minutes

Tuna salad with white beans is a vibrant combination of Mediterranean flavors and nutritional benefits. Its simplicity in preparation is matched by an exquisite balance of ingredients: tender tuna harmoniously complements creamy white beans, while fresh vegetables and olives add juiciness and zest. Basil and vegetable oil unite all elements into a single gastronomic delight. This salad is perfect for a light dinner or nutritious lunch, providing a sense of freshness and richness. It is especially popular in European cuisine due to its simplicity and healthiness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 394.4
• Proteins: 18.6g
• Fats: 29.7g
• Carbohydrates: 12.4g

Ingredients

• Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
• Canned white beans: 200 g
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Olives: 10 pc
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Basil: 1 bunch
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml

Cooking steps

1. Divide the tuna into large pieces, draining the liquid first, and place it in a salad bowl with sliced tomatoes, olives, hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped cucumber, and beans.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
   • Canned white beans: 200 g
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Olives: 10 pieces
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Chop the basil finely, mix it with vegetable oil, and drizzle it over the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml