lunch

Light Tuna and White Bean Salad

PregnancyMediterraneanEasyServes 210 min

Safe, low-mercury canned light tuna mixed with cannellini beans, lemon juice, and olive oil over mixed greens.

During the late second trimester, managing blood sugar is especially important as the body prepares for gestational-diabetes screening. This meal pairs high-fiber cannellini beans with protein-rich light tuna, creating a slow-digesting meal that blunts sugar spikes. At the same time, the healthy fats from the tuna supply essential DHA, directly fueling the baby's rapidly maturing brain.

View Nutrition Facts

One serving≈370 kcal · 25 g protein

Calories370 kcal

Protein25 g

Carbs36 g · 3.9g sugar

Fat15 g · 2.2g sat

Fiber11 g

Sodium752 mg

Folate189 mcg DFE

Iron5.5 mg

Calcium145 mg

Choline75 mg

Iodine45 mcg

Vitamin D23 IU

Vitamin B121.3 mcg

DHA + EPA116 mg

Zinc1.9 mg

from its ingredients

Ingredients

1 can chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups baby spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a quick dressing.
2In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the flaked tuna, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
3Pour the dressing over the tuna and bean mixture, tossing gently to coat.
4Divide the spinach between two bowls and top with the tuna and bean salad. Serve immediately.

Plan and shop this meal

Tell us where you are in your journey and we’ll match meals like this to your days — free.

Start free