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SkinnyMS

Protein Bean Salad with Tuna and Onions

Here is a seasonal dish with wholesome ingredients that will be perfect for the busy family.
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley uncooked (equivalent to about 4 cups of cooked barley)
  • 2 cups borlotti beans pre-cooked, bottled or canned (can be replaced with pinto beans)
  • 1 cup tuna canned, preserved in oil (preferably olive oil), drained
  • 1 red onion big, sliced
  • parsley fresh, finely chopped
  • 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Over medium heat, bring a medium pot of 6 cups of water to a boil. When the water boils, add 1 teaspoon salt and the barley. Let it boil again then simmer on low-medium heat for 20 minutes or until tender. When the barley is cooked, rinse them with cold water, drain then set aside.
  • Rinse and drain the borlotti beans.
  • In a large bowl, mix the barley, beans, tuna, onion, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 334mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4