WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

White Bean Tuna Salad with Vinaigrette image

I love tuna, and this recipe is a great way to use good old canned tuna--and it's great to share! The Mediterranean flavors really pack a punch.-Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped pitted Greek olives
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
6 leaves red leaf lettuce

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until well blended., In a large bowl, combine the beans, tuna, red peppers, onion, olives, tomatoes, parsley and oregano. Drizzle with vinaigrette; gently toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.