Newsletter Sign Up

wellcuratedhome

Email address

By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Get a Full Year of BHG + Real Simple

Both Magazines - Only $18!

wellcuratedhome

Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette

Published on August 01, 2026
1 views
Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

elcome to Mediterranean Monday, Sheela Prakash‘s new monthly column of Mediterranean recipes. Here, Sheela will teach you all about the Mediterranean diet’s feel-good way of cooking and eating, and share vibrant, easygoing recipes. Cook with us using #mediterraneanmonday, and for even more great recipes, pre-order a copy of Sheela’s upcoming cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans
  • 2 (5-ounce) cans oil-packed tuna
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small fennel bulb (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 small head radicchio (about 5 ounces)
  • 2 ounces baby arugula (about 2 packed cups)
  • Flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans in a fine-mesh strainer. Drain 2 (5-ounce) cans oil-packed tuna into the strainer with the beans, but do not rinse.
  2. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium lemon into a small bowl (about 1 tablespoon zest). Juice the zested lemon into the bowl (about 3 tablespoons juice). Add 1/4 cup basil pesto, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and several grinds black pepper. Whisk well to combine and emulsify. Taste and season with more salt as needed.
  3. Trim the end, stalks and fronds off 1 small fennel bulb. Halve the bulb through the core, very thinly slice it crosswise, and place in a large bowl. Halve 1 small radicchio through the core, then cut the core from each piece. Slice crosswise into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
  4. Add 2 ounces arugula (about 2 packed cups) to the bowl of radicchio. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the pesto vinaigrette and toss to coat. Spread the mixture out on a serving platter or divide among individual shallow bowls or plates.
  5. Place the drained beans and tuna in the now-empty bowl (no need to wipe out). Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the pesto vinaigrette and toss to coat. Spoon the mixture over the radicchio and arugula. Drizzle the remaining pesto vinaigrette over the top. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt, if desired, and serve.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 01, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
wellcuratedhome
wellcuratedhome