Description
A light and refreshing salad combining red beans and tuna, perfect for sunny days or as a light dish year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can red beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup crunchy vegetables (such as cucumber, bell pepper, radishes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the rinsed and drained red beans with the drained tuna.
- Add the diced crunchy vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
- Add fresh herbs and serve chilled.
Notes
This salad can be served as an appetizer or main dish. It pairs well with crusty bread or a side of rice for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg