How to Make Black Bean Tuna Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black Bean Tuna Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. This recipe is a refreshing twist on traditional tuna salad, as it features the addition of black beans, which add texture and flavor to the dish.

Not only is this salad full of protein and fiber, but it is also incredibly simple to make. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a satisfying and tasty meal in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons bacon bits
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cooled completely; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Mix black beans, tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, bacon bits, lemon juice, and black pepper with the macaroni. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Nutrition

    408 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 393mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 337mg