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Easy Tuna Salad

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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

  1. Cannellini beans – Creamy and protein-packed.
  2. Cucumber – Crisp and hydrating.
  3. Cherry tomatoes – Provide a burst of sweetness, colour, and antioxidants.
  4. Red onion – Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it adds a sharp, tangy balance.
  5. Avocado – Rich in healthy fats, it adds a smooth, creamy texture.
  6. Canned tuna in chilli oil – Adds protein and a touch of heat.
  7. Parsley – Fresh and vibrant.
  8. 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

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 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.

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