White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwiches

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White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwiches

  • Author: Louisa Clements, Living Lou
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Description

Stretch your tuna salad with white beans for a hearty, protein-packed twist on a classic tuna salad sandwich! The creamy beans blend seamlessly with tuna, Dijon, red onion, and crunchy celery; this budget-friendly upgrade is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (170g / 5-6 oz) tuna in water, drained
  • 1 can (540ml / 19 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 tbsp minced red onion
  • 2 tbsp minced parsley
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 8 slices whole grain bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Add beans to a large mixing bowl, using a fork mash 3/4 of the beans into a chunky paste. Add the drained tuna and use a fork to break it into smaller flakes.
  2. Add the celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl, stir to mix evenly. 
  3. Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Your patience will be rewarded with a more flavorful salad.
  6. Enjoy on its own, in a sandwich, or over a bed of greens.

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