Tuna, White Bean, & Avocado Salad
Recipe: #21272
October 11, 2015
Categories: Salads, Beans, Tuna, Avocado, Italian, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, High Protein, Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, Low Sodium, No Eggs, Canned Fruit, White Beans, Salad Dressing, more
"Simple, easy, and delicious. It's really hearty, full of flavor; but, simple to throw together. This recipe makes, approximately 2 large dinner salads - as a main course; or, 4 smaller salads for lunch, or served with a bowl of soup for dinner. Now, I used a chunk light or solid albacore tuna, in a package; I think you get a bit better quality. But, use what if available. Also, I tend to dress my salads lightly; so, I think there is plenty of dressing. However, you can easily double the dressing recipe; it will last in the refrigerator a good week - and, is good on any salad, and makes a great marinade."
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (760.4 g)
- Calories 1104.3
- Total Fat - 82.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 14.3 g
- Cholesterol - 58.5 mg
- Sodium - 1133 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 40 g
- Dietary Fiber - 19 g
- Sugars - 11.8 g
- Protein - 60.7 g
- Calcium - 491.4 mg
- Iron - 6.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 59.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Dressing ... Add all the ingredients to a small cup or bowl, and mix to combine. Again, I dress my salads lightly; but, you can easily double the recipe according to your tastes.
Step 2
Salad ... First, squeeze the lemon juice over the avocado and lightly toss in a small bowl. This prevents them from turning brown. Then, add the arugula, beans, onion, cucumber (if using a classic cucumber; lightly seed and peel before dicing), olives, and half of the dressing to a salad bowl; and, toss to combine. Add the avocado; and toss lightly again - careful not to break up the avocado.
Step 3
Plate and Serve ... Plate up your salad, and top with the tuna and Feta cheese. Drizzle with the remaining dressing. Remember, you can plate 2 big salads; and 4 smaller salads. It just depends what else you plan to serve with this. Also, top with as much tuna as you like. As with any salad; the amount of each ingredient is flexible.
Step 4
ENJOY! ... Serve with crusty bread! This would be great served with a bowl of soup for dinner. Also, you could serve this family style on a big platter as well.
Tips
No special items needed.