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Mediterranean Tuna & White Bean Salad (No Mayo)

Protein-packed tuna salad with white beans, crunchy veggies, lemon, and olive oil—no mayo and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cans tuna 5 oz each, drained
  • 1 can cannellini beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 English cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers optional
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives optional, chopped
Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small whisk or fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Add drained tuna and beans to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley (plus capers/olives if using).
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad.
  4. Toss well, taste, and adjust seasoning. Let sit 10 minutes for best flavor.

Notes

Serve: Great in pita, lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Meal prep: Keeps 3 days in the fridge.
Too sharp onion? Soak chopped onion in cold water 5 minutes, then drain.