Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Drain the tuna and rinse the white beans in a strainer. Pat the beans dry gently. Chop the cucumber and pepper into small bite-size pieces and finely dice the red onion.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Wait to add salt because the tuna, beans, and mustard may already supply enough.
- Add the white beans and fold them through the dressing with a spatula. Use a light hand so the beans stay intact rather than turning into a paste.
- Add the drained tuna, cucumber, pepper, red onion, and parsley. Fold just until the dressing coats everything, leaving a few larger tuna flakes for texture.
- Taste and add salt only if needed. Divide into two equal portions. Serve right away, or refrigerate promptly in covered containers until needed.
- For a packed lunch, keep the salad chilled with an ice pack. Carry crackers, bread, or greens separately so they do not soften in the dressing.
Notes
15 minutes preparation; no cooking. Keep covered at 40°F (4°C) or below and use within 3–4 days; the cucumber is crispest during the first 1–2 days. Refrigerate promptly and discard if left at room temperature for over 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Freezing is not recommended because yogurt and fresh vegetables lose their texture. Estimated protein: 36.8 g per serving. Ingredient-based estimates; optional sides excluded.
