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Tuna & White Bean Salad

No cooking, 5 minutes, 40g protein. A genuinely filling lunch that travels well and costs almost nothing.

5Prep min
2Servings
EasyDifficulty
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380Calories
40gProtein
28gCarbs
8gFat

Ingredients

Servings:
2
2 x 185g tins tuna in springwater, drained
400g tin white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion, very finely sliced
2 stalks celery, finely sliced
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
to taste salt, pepper, chilli flakes

Method

1

Make the dressing: whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.

2

Combine drained tuna, white beans, red onion, and celery in a large bowl.

3

Pour dressing over and toss gently — you want to keep some texture in the tuna, not mush it.

4

Fold through chopped parsley and taste for seasoning. Add chilli flakes if you like heat.

5

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. The flavour improves as it sits.

💡 Chef's Tips

Red onion too sharp? Soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes. It removes the harsh bite without losing the flavour.

high protein low carb gluten free no cook budget

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