Mediterranean-Style Tuna & Bean Salad

This Tuna & Bean Salad is a fresh, protein-packed meal that comes together in minutes. The chilli oil from the tuna doubles as a built-in dressing, coating the beans, avocado, and veggies with flavour. It’s quick to make, requires no cooking, and is perfect for a light lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.

Serves 4

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

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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

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.