Italian Tuna Salad

Name: Italian Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon capers (drained and chopped); 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided); 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 6.35 ounce jar tuna packed in olive oil, drained; 1 Belgian endive (cut into 2 inch pieces); 2 small treviso, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 cups baby arugula; 1 small fennel (shaved on a mandolin or sliced thinly with a knife); 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves

15 MINPrep Time

4Servings

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by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

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With oil-packed tuna and creamy cannellini beans, and a variety of Italian lettuces, this salad is inspired by the flavors of Tuscany. This is a perfect lunch with a variety of textures and bright flavors!

Italian Tuna Salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon capers (drained and chopped)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

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1 6.35 ounce jar tuna packed in olive oil, drained

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1 Belgian endive (cut into 2 inch pieces)
2 small treviso, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 cups baby arugula
1 small fennel (shaved on a mandolin or sliced thinly with a knife)
1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves

Instructions

As seen on: Giada In Italy, Episode 6. Sisters and Cousins.
To a large bowl add the capers, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Whisk together. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream. Whisk in 1/4 teaspoon salt. To the dressing add the beans and mash gently with a spoon. Add the tuna, flaking it with a fork into bite sized pieces as you add it to the bowl. Toss lightly to coat. Add the endive, treviso, arugula, shaved fennel, parsley leaves and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt on top of the tuna mixture. Using your hands, toss the salad together bringing the dressing up from the bottom of the bowl until everything is coated evenly.

Nutrition

per serving: Calories; 237

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs: 6 grams
Protein: 15 grams
Fat: 18 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Cholesterol: 8 milligrams
Sodium: 703 milligrams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sugar: 1 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams

dairy free

gluten free

nut free

3 comments

Barbara Scudder - Jun 09

looks wonderful….why not use Italian tuna? It's quite special
Peter Gabany - Jun 09

★★★★★

★★★★★

So fresh and nutritious and who doesn't like tuna – mmmmmm
Adrienne Harris - Jun 09

Giada, your recipes never cease to amaze! I don’t like mayonnaise so this is another delicious, creative way to make tuna for me. Plus tons of good for you leafy vegetables.