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Tuna White Bean Salad

5 from 3 votes

This fresh and flavorful Tuna White Bean Salad is a high-protein, high-fiber lunch made with navy beans, flaky tuna, and a bright lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, each serving packs 38g of protein and 12g of fiber to keep you full and energized all afternoon. Ideal for a quick, healthy meal you can make in minutes.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 15

Yield: 2 servings

Course: Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the dressing

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic (grated)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad

1 15.5-ounce can Navy Beans (drained and rinsed (I used low sodium))
2 3-ounce packets tuna in water (drained)
1 teaspoon capers (drained )
1 tablespoon fresh dill ( chopped )
2 tablespoons red onion (sliced and chopped )
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper (to taste)
3 cups baby arugula ( or baby spinach)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thoroughly combined and emulsified.
Add the beans, tuna, capers, dill, onion, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
Place 1 ½ cups greens in each shallow bowl or plate and top with half of the tuna-bean mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Notes

To meal prep, keep greens and bean salad separate until ready to eat.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup salad + 1 ½ cups greens, Calories: 437kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 789mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 0.5g

- WW Points: 5

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