Ensalada de Alubias (White Bean and Tuna Salad)

Ensalada de alubias

Flaked Tuna

White beans dressed in vinaigrette and served with tuna is a popular, hot-weather salad in most of Spain. Simple to prepare, ensalada de alubias is another Spanish dish that has influenced similar dishes worldwide. While tuna and anchovies are common ingredients, a vegetarian version of the salad can be made without either.

Prep Time

10 minutes
+ 25 minutes resting

Cook Time

Total Time

35 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
2 Tbsp (30 ml) wine vinegar
2 lb (1 kg) white beans, soaked, cooked, drained, and chilled
2 tomatoes, peeled, deseeded, and chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
7 oz (200 g) tuna, cooked and flaked
2 oz (60 g) oil-packed anchovies
2 oz (60 g) oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved
2 eggs, hard-boiled and sliced
Salt, to taste

Directions

Whisk together oil and vinegar.
Combine all remaining ingredients and toss well.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Chill before serving.