Tuna and bean salad
10 minutes and not a single pan. Travels to work in a lunchbox beautifully.
⏱ 10 min · serves 2 · European · Not spicy at all
326kcal
28 gprotein
36 gcarbs
9 gfat
10 gfibre
Per serving, out of 2. Worked out from the grams of each ingredient using a food database – so it's approximate.
Allergens: Fish
Ingredients (serves 2)
- Tuna in spring water120 g
- Red kidney beans, cooked / tinned240 g
- Cucumber150 g
- Tomato150 g
- Onion (red)40 g
- Lettuce leaves60 g
- Olive oil15 g
Also: Lemon juice, salt, pepper
Method
- Get ready: wash the cucumber, tomato and lettuce leaves. Dry the lettuce leaves well.
- Drain the beans (240 g) in a sieve, rinse them in cold water and leave them to drain.
- Dice the cucumber and tomato, and slice the red onion (40 g) into thin half-rings. Tear the lettuce leaves by hand.
- Drain the tuna (120 g) and break it into pieces with a fork.
- In a small bowl, mix 1.5 tbsp olive oil (15 g), lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Put the vegetables, beans and tuna in a bowl, pour over the dressing and toss gently. Eat straight away.
Tips
- Drain the tuna and beans well – the salad won't go soggy.
- If you're taking it to work, pack the dressing separately.
- Eat within a day.
- Want it hotter? Add some sliced pickled hot peppers or chilli.
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