This Zesty Three Bean Salad with Tuna is a fresh, flavor packed twist on a classic three bean salad. Made with hearty beans and protein rich tuna, this high protein and high fiber salad is both satisfying and incredibly easy to throw together.
If you're looking for a healthy tuna bean salad that's bright, zesty, and full of texture, this no cook dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Perfect for weekly lunch meal prep, this tuna and bean salad is a balanced option that keeps you full and energized. It's a simple easy weekday meal that works as a side dish or main course, and it fits beautifully into a healthy lifestyle.
Whether you call it a bean tuna salad, mixed bean salad with tuna, or your new favorite 3 bean salad, this homemade recipe is one you'll come back to again and again.
If you're looking for more bean recipes try my Chopped Wedge Layer Salad, my Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad, my Instant Pot Garlic Ginger Green Beans or my Black Beans and Corn Salad.
You can find all of my salad recipes here: Gluten Free Salad Recipes
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Instructions
In a large mixing bowl add the drained kidney beans, drained garbanzo beans, drained green beans, drained tuna, onion, parsley, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, mustard, salt and pepper.
Stir to combine. Refrigerate in an air tight container for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Zesty Three Bean Salad with Tuna
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Zesty Three Bean Salad with Tuna is a fresh, flavor packed twist on a classic three bean salad. Made with hearty beans and protein rich tuna, this high protein and high fiber salad is both satisfying and incredibly easy to throw together.
Ingredients
- 1 - 15.5 ounce can Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained
- 1 - 15.5 ounce can Garbanzo Beans (chick peas), drained
- 1 - 14.5 ounce can Green Beans, drained
- 1 - 7 ounce can Tuna in Water, drained
- 1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp Dried Parsley
- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1 Tbsp Stone Ground Mustard
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl add the drained kidney beans, drained garbanzo beans, drained green beans, drained tuna, onion, parsley, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, mustard, salt and pepper.
Stir to combine. Refrigerate in an air tight container for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Top Tip
I like this salad with one can of tuna, but my husband prefers it with two cans of tuna and takes that as his lunch occasionally. Either way, the salad is packed with protein and delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This zesty three bean salad with tuna is perfect for lunch meal prep. Because it's a no cooking recipe, the flavors actually improve after a few hours in the fridge, making it an ideal high protein salad to prepare in advance.
When stored in an airtight container, this bean and tuna salad recipe will stay fresh for 4-5 days. It's a convenient easy lunch option that holds up well, making it perfect for busy weeks and quick grab and go meals.
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