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White Bean, Tuna, and Castelvetrano Olive Salad

This is a true Mediterranean delight. Creamy white beans, briny olives, and luscious tuna in olive oil make a super quick lunch that packs well and is delightfully nourishing.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1, 15 ounce can of white beans (navy, cannellini, etc.), drained and rinsed

1, 5-ounce can of tuna in olive oil

1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and sliced in half

Cilantro Lemon Pesto

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Juice of 1 lemon

1 clove of fresh garlic

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

In a medium skillet over medium low heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the diced onion. Sauté for 15 minutes, or until the onions are soft and slightly caramelized.

While the onions are sautéing, drain and rinse the beans and add to a serving bowl or plate. Add the tuna, and olives

Make the pesto: Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

When the onions are done, add them to the beans, tuna, and olives. Drizzle with the cilantro-lemon pesto and lightly toss.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15