Tuna Bean Salad

Makes 4 servings (2½ cups per serving)

Ingredients

  • 1 can (398 mL) beans (such as chickpeas, kidney beans, pinto beans or black-eyed peas), rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (170 g) low-sodium water-packed chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 8 cups mixed greens

Preparation

  1. In a medium bowl, combine beans, tuna, bell pepper, onion, cranberries, basil, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, remaining ½ tbsp olive oil and salt. Add mixed greens and toss to coat.
  3. Divide greens among 4 plates. Top each serving with tuna mixture, dividing equally.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional analysis per serving: 305 calories, 8 g fat, 24 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate (27 g available carbohydrate), 8 g fibre, 375 mg sodium

My Viva Servings: 1 grain, 3 proteins, 3 vegetables, 1 fat