Italian Bean and Tuna Salad

Italian Bean and Tuna Salad

For a new take on tuna, team it with a variety of colorful veggies.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

30

Minutes

Makes

 

4 servings (1 cup each)

1
can (19 or 15 oz) Progresso® cannellini beans or 1 can (16 oz) navy beans, drained, rinsed
1
can (6 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1
cup Green Giant® frozen cut green beans, cooked, rinsed with cold water
1
cup chopped celery
1/2
cup chopped red bell pepper
3
tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2
cup reduced-calorie or fat-free Italian dressing
1/2
teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Lettuce leaves, if desired
  1. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except lettuce. Refrigerate 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  2. Just before serving, place lettuce in serving bowl; spoon salad on lettuce.
Makes 4 servings (1 cup each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Tip
For a different presentation idea, line 4 individual salad plates with lettuce. Spoon salad onto lettuce.
Tip
Tuna is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients that may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 270
    • (Calories from Fat 60),
  • Total Fat 6g
    • (Saturated Fat 1g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 530mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 33g
    • (Dietary Fiber 8g,
    • Sugars 4g),
  • Protein 20g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 0 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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