Crunchy tuna filler recipe

CLICK TO RATE
(158 ratings)

Come and try our delicious recipe for crunchy tuna filler. Made in minutes, this dish is so versatiler - perfect stirred through pasta or in packed lunches

Tuna mixed with crunch veg in a pot
(Image credit: Unknown)
  • healthy
Serves2
SkillEasy
Preparation Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories190 Kcal10%
Sugar8.8 g10%
Fat7.6 g11%
Saturated Fat1.3 g7%
Salt0.3 gRow 4 - Cell 2
Protein19.3 g39%
Carbohydrates10.6 g4%
Salt0.3 gRow 7 - Cell 2
Jessica Ransom's avatar
By
last updated
in Recipes

Fillers are so versatile. Made up in minutes, they can be kept in the fridge and used to make so many quick and tasty meals. Not just great for sandwiches, wraps and salads try them on top of a hot jacket potato or stirred through some pasta for a speedy pasta salad, perfect for packed lunches. Time and money saving tip: look out for canned tuna that comes in oil rather than brine as it provides a great dressing for your filler

Ingredients

  • 1 tin of canned tuna in oil, drained
  • 1 yellow pepper, finely diced
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/3 of a cucumber, halved and seeds scooped out, finely diced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1tsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

WEIGHT CONVERTER

to

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Fork through to mix. Keep chilled and covered in fridge.
Top Tip for making Crunchy tuna filler

As it is, this filler is very healthy, but for a little treat, add a dollop of mayonnaise instead of the balsamic vinegar

Jessica Ransom
Jessica Ransom
Senior Food Writer

Jessica is a freelance food writer, stylist and recipe tester. She previously worked as Senior Food Writer at Future. While at Future Jessica wrote food and drink-related news stories and features, curated product pages, reviewed equipment, and developed recipes that she then styled on food shoots. She is an enthusiastic, self-taught cook who adores eating out and sharing great food and drink with friends and family. She has completed the Level 1 Associate course at the Academy of Cheese and is continually building on her knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits.