This Tuna Salad is the easiest, 10-minute, high-protein meal. It’s perfect for when you’re short on time but craving something nourishing.
The salad features a hearty mix of cannellini beans, crisp cucumber, tomato, and red onion, all topped with protein-rich tuna. I use the oil from the canned tuna for the dressing, seasoned with lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a simple yet flavourful finish.
Looking for other delicious salads? Try my Chickpea, Chicken and Avocado Salad and my Chickpea, Sweet Potato & Roast Chicken Salad
Why you should make this Tuna Salad
- Nutritionally Balanced: Packed with protein-rich tuna, fibre-loaded cannellini beans, and a mix of fresh veggies, this salad provides a balanced meal that’s great for muscle recovery and digestive health.
- Quick and Convenient: Perfect for busy days, this salad comes together in minutes, giving you a nutritious, filling meal without the hassle.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with canned tuna and a few pantry staples, it’s easy to whip up with ingredients you’re likely to have on hand.
What goes in my Tuna Salad
- Cannellini beans – Creamy and protein-packed.
- Cucumber – Crisp and hydrating.
- Cherry tomatoes – Provide a burst of sweetness, colour, and antioxidants.
- Red onion – Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it adds a sharp, tangy balance.
- Avocado – Rich in healthy fats, it adds a smooth, creamy texture.
- Canned tuna in chilli oil – Adds protein and a touch of heat.
- Parsley – Fresh and vibrant.
- Lemon – Balances the dish
Looking for other delicious salads? You’ll love my chickpea, chicken and avo salad and my roasted cauliflower, sweet potato salad.
Easy Tuna Salad
4
servings10
minutes10
minutesIngredients
- Ingredients
400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, cubed
2 cans (185g each) tuna in chilli oil
Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Method
- In a large bowl, combine the cannellini beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
- Drain three-quarters of the chilli oil from the can and add it to the bowl.
- Flake the tuna into chunks and add to the bowl
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salad and drizzle a small amount of the remainding chilli oil from the can.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.