Flavorful Tuna and Bulgur Salad with Lemon-Infused Dressing

Ingredients

- 8 ounces tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 cup bulgur
- 1 cup navy beans, cooked and drained
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bulgur:
- Rinse 1 cup of bulgur under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the rinsed bulgur to the boiling water, stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for approximately 12 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and has absorbed most of the water.
- Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

2. Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well until emulsified.

3. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, flaked tuna, cooked navy beans, grated carrots, and sliced olives.
- Pour the lemon-infused dressing over the mixture.
- Toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

4. Serve:
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing lunch option.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time:
PT27M
27 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Tuna salad, Bulgur recipe, Lemon dressing, Healthy lunch, Bean salad, Easy recipe, Tuna dish, Summer salad, Quick lunch, Mediterranean salad

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,120 calories

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