kidney bean tuna salad

Recipe by
Gloria Gasperson'Giddings
Gainesville, GA

This a light and nutritious salad for Summer time, I found this in a old cookbook of mine. Enjoy..

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For kidney bean tuna salad

  • 1 c
    canned red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    ( 6oz ) water-packed tuna fish, drained and broken into chunks
  • 1/3 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/3 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbsp
    sliced ripe olives (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped red onion
  • 2 c
    minced fresh cilantro
  • DRESSING
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, light
  • 2 tsp
    white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp
    dill weed
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt and pepper
  • lettuce leaves, optional

How To Make kidney bean tuna salad

  • 1
    In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar,lemon juice, garlic,dill,salt and pepper. Pour over tuna mixture and toss lightly. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired. Yield:2
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