Tuscan Tuna, White Bean and Avocado Salad

Tuscan Tuna, White Bean and Avocado Salad

Recipe - ShopRite of Birney Plaza

Prep Time25 Minutes

Servings4

Calories329

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained

1/2 diced red onion

1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1 Tbs chopped fresh chives

1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbs fresh lemon juice

1 Tbs red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 cup rinsed and drained cannellini beans

1/2 cup diced tomato

4 cups spring mix salad greens

2 medium avocados

8 1/4-inch-thick slices French baguette brushed with 2 teaspoons olive oil and toasted (optional)

Directions

1. In medium bowl, flake tuna with fork. Stir in onion, basil, chives, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Fold in beans and tomato.

2. Divide greens over 4 individual plates. Cut avocados in half; remove pits and remove avocado flesh from skin using a large spoon. Place 1 avocado half over greens on each plate.

3. Spoon tuna mixture into avocado halves on each plate and serve with baguette toasts, if desired.

Nutritional Information

16 g Fat
2 g Saturated Fat
38 mg Cholesterol
529 mg Sodium
23 g Carbohydrates
10 g Fiber
26 g Protein

25 minutes

Prep Time

0 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

329

Calories

Directions

1. In medium bowl, flake tuna with fork. Stir in onion, basil, chives, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Fold in beans and tomato.

2. Divide greens over 4 individual plates. Cut avocados in half; remove pits and remove avocado flesh from skin using a large spoon. Place 1 avocado half over greens on each plate.

3. Spoon tuna mixture into avocado halves on each plate and serve with baguette toasts, if desired.