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Tuna, Bean & Onion Salad (Tonno, Fagioli e Cipolla)

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A satisfying, refreshing salad, tonno, fagioli e cipolla is great for a summer lunch or barbecue. Although it is infinitely better when done with dried beans that you have cooked yourself, this also happens to be my go-to lunch when I’m time-poor or have nothing in the fridge, as it can be whipped up in a matter of minutes with good-quality tinned beans and some basil picked out of my herb pots. You could also replace the cannellini beans with borlotti beans or chickpeas, and the basil with fresh oregano, parsley or marjoram.

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Ingredients 9

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1 red onion, medium, halved, thinly sliced

250 ml boiling water

250 g tuna in brine, tinned, drained

350 g cannellini bean, tinned, drained

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

10 ‒ 12 basil leaves, torn

ground black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Pinch salt, to taste

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Nutritionper serving
Calories201 kcal
Fat8g
Carbohydrates11g
Protein21g
Fiber4g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients in this recipe. It isn't a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

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Step 1

To take the edge off the raw , put the slices in a mixing bowl and pour over the top. Let the slices sit for about 5–10 minutes so they are still crunchy and sweet, and drain.

Step 2

Combine the with the remaining ingredients (, , , and ) in a bowl with a pinch of and pepper, toss together and serve.

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Added a few more salad items, persian fetta. My kinda lunch.
Added a few more salad items, persian fetta. My kinda lunch.
So quick and easy after work! I’m definitely filing this one away for a hot Summer day or an easy camping meal. I only had half a red onion, so I added some spring onions (not soaked). I also used parsley instead of basil because I forgot to buy some.
So quick and easy after work! I’m definitely filing this one away for a hot Summer day or an easy camping meal. 
I only had half a red onion, so I added some spring onions (not soaked). I also used parsley instead of basil because I forgot to buy some.
Easy peasy, put together in 10 minutes and have lunches for the rest of the week. I didn't have basil and think it needs it so will stop off at the shops on the way to work tomorrow.
Easy peasy, put together in 10 minutes and have lunches for the rest of the week. I didn't have basil and think it needs it so will stop off at the shops on the way to work tomorrow.
Super delicious and fast! Just would suggest to add more vinegar and oil. Definitely an addition of lemon juice would add more flavour to this dish!
Super delicious and fast! Just would suggest to add more vinegar and oil. Definitely an addition of lemon juice would add more flavour to this dish!
Healthy and tasty- a great quick lunch! Loved the onion tip too.
Healthy and tasty- a great quick lunch! Loved the onion tip too.
Quick and I mean quick, healthy and delish. The boiling water trick for the onions is a super trick. I added some grated garlic into the salad once I’d done everything.
Quick and I mean quick, healthy and delish.  The boiling water trick for the onions is a super trick.
I added some grated garlic into the salad once I’d done everything.