Green Bean Salad with Tuna
Salade de haricots verts au thon is a refreshing, protein-packed salad with crisp green beans, flaky tuna, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, olives, and crunchy croutons, all tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette. Quick, light, and satisfying, it’s perfect for a healthy meal in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Steaming, Tossing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
½ dozen green beans
1 can tuna in water (drained)
1 small can corn
300 g cherry tomatoes
2 spring onions
Croutons
About 15 black olives
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and trim the green beans. Steam for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green, then shock in cold water.
- Drain and flake the tuna with a fork.
- Drain and rinse the corn, ensuring it is dry.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice spring onions.
- In a salad bowl, combine green beans, tuna, corn, tomatoes, onions, croutons, and olives.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute tuna with grilled chicken or smoked salmon.
- Add boiled eggs for a classic French-style touch.
- Use lemon juice instead of balsamic vinegar for a brighter flavor.
- Replace croutons with roasted chickpeas for a gluten-free option.
- Feta or goat cheese can add creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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