Flavors of the Mediterranean are blended in this simple, easy-to-love salad. Serve it as is or on lettuce.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1 1/2 cups per serving

　　2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added cannellini beans or reduced-sodium Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

　　2 5- or 6-ounce cans very low sodium white tuna packed in water, drained

　　1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped red onion

　　1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

　　1/4 cup to 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

　　2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)

　　1/2 teaspoon pepper

　　

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together the beans, tuna, onion, parsley, and vinegar.

　　

Step 2

Drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the pepper.

　　

nutrition information

Step 3

(Per Serving)

　　

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Calories: 319

　　

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Total Fat: 7.5g

　　

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Saturated: 1.0g

　　

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Trans: 0.0g

　　

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Polyunsaturated: 2.0g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 3.0g

　　

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Cholesterol: 33mg

　　

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Sodium: 113mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 34g

　　

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Fiber: 9g

　　

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Sugars: 6g

　　

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Protein: 29g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 17

2 1/2 Starch

　　

Step 18

3 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals