Tuna-and-White Bean Panzanella

Name: Tuna-and-White Bean Panzanella
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 oz. country bread (about a half-loaf), cut into cubes or roughly torn; 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus 1/4 cup, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 1/2 large red onion, sliced; 1 (5-ounce) cans chunk white tuna, drained; 1 (15-ounce) can great northern white beans, rinsed well; 1 lb. ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/2 c. packed fresh basil, torn

This hearty salad makes an inexpensive and fun weeknight meal!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Dec 4, 2024

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just a bowl of tuna and white bean panzanella its a wooden bowl

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Want a filling, high-protein, healthy salad that doesn't cost too much to make? Give this recipe a try. Canned tuna and beans make it hearty, and the dressing and bread keep it flavorful and fun. And, because it's mostly pantry items, it's inexpensive to boot!

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Ingredients

8 oz. country bread (about a half-loaf), cut into cubes or roughly torn
2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus 1/4 cup, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 large red onion, sliced
1 (5-ounce) cans chunk white tuna, drained
1 (15-ounce) can great northern white beans, rinsed well
1 lb. ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh basil, torn

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together bread and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Whisk together garlic, mustard, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion, tuna, beans, tomatoes, basil, and toasted bread and toss to combine. Let sit 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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