Tuscan Tuna & White Bean Salad
Estimated $4.80 recipe · $2.40 per serving (US / USD)
Protein-packed no-cook salad of tuna, cannellini beans and red onion.
The recipe
Tuscan Tuna & White Bean Salad
Protein-packed no-cook salad of tuna, cannellini beans and red onion.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- Handful parsley
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Cherry tomatoes
Estimated recipe cost
$4.80 for 2 servings · $2.40 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 cans tuna, drainedPlanning assumption · $1.20 / 113 g · Assumes 113 g per can (drained where applicable) | $2.40 |
| 1 can cannellini beans, drainedRetail benchmark · $0.92 / 240 g · Retail reference · Assumes 240 g per can (drained where applicable) | $0.92 |
| ½ red onion, finely slicedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $0.16 |
| Handful parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.37 |
| Cherry tomatoesPlanning assumption · $2.97 / 255 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 15 g | $0.17 |
| Estimated total | $4.80 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Flake the tuna into a bowl with the beans and onion.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley.
- Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Toss gently and serve.
Recipe notes
Let it sit 10 minutes so the onion mellows and flavours meld.
Estimated nutrition per serving
430 kcal · 38g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.