Italian Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 (19 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
4 scallions , thinly sliced on diagonal
3 stalks celery & leaves , halved lengthwise, sliced
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
3 tbsp olive oil
4 large ripe plum tomatoes, halved, seeded
3 -4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 -7 leaves romaine lettuce
2 (7 oz) cans tuna in olive oil
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
12 oil-cured black olives
olive oil , and
red wine vinegar (for serving)

Directions:

Season beans in large mixing bowl with salt and pepper.
Add scallions, celery, herbs, and oil.
Dice 2 tomatoes and add to beans. Toss gently to combine. Add lemon juice to your liking. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Transfer bean salad to serving bowl or platter. Tuck lettuce leaves around edge.
Drain tuna, leaving just enough oil to moisten it, and place in large chunks on center of salad.
Cut remaining 2 tomatoes into wedges. Arrange tomatoes, lemon wedges, and olives around tuna.
Pass cruets of olive oil and red wine vinegar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	259.8 Kcal (1088 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.54g	16%
Sodium	398.72mg	17%
Potassium	2105.3mg	45%
Total Carbs	29.65g	10%
Sugars	11.57g	46%
Dietary Fiber	16.69g	67%
Protein	11.12g	22%
Vitamin C	54.6mg	91%
Iron	7.3mg	41%
Calcium	268.1mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	29.16 Kcal (122 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.18g	16%
Sodium	44.75mg	17%
Potassium	236.27mg	45%
Total Carbs	3.33g	10%
Sugars	1.3g	46%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	67%
Protein	1.25g	22%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	91%
Iron	0.8mg	41%
Calcium	30.1mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.3

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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