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Tuna & White Bean Salad

Name: Tuna & White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15
Cook time: 15

4.2

4.2 out of 5 stars (based on 14 reviews)

15 min prep

4-6 servings

Move over mayo! This tuna and white bean salad sure isn’t missing it. Using mashed white beans and Greek yogurt this tuna salad has an even better texture than the original and tastes amazing....

Ingredients

1 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons capers

2 tablespoons chopped chives

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

2( 8 ounce cans tuna) drained

Salt and pepper to taste

8-12 romaine lettuce leaves

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

167 cals

Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

5 g

Carbohydrates

17 g

Sugar

1 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

9 g

Sodium

325 mg

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine white beans, yogurt, mustard, capers, chives, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mash with a fork until beans are broken. Stir to combine.
Add tuna and fold into dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve tuna salad on romaine leaves.

Chef Tips

If using tuna packed in olive oil, use the oil from the can in place of the additional olive oil instead of discarding it.

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Tuna & White Bean Salad