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🥗 Fresh Cucumber Tuna Salad for Two – Light, Zesty & High Protein

fresh, crunchy cucumber tuna salad made with canned tuna, cucumber, sweet corn, lime, and a touch of mayo in a glass bowl.

🥒 Why You’ll Love This Salad

If you’re looking for a no-fuss, no-cook meal that’s full of flavor and ready in minutes, this cucumber tuna salad is it. It’s crunchy, creamy, zesty, and satisfying — perfect for warm weather, meal prep, or quick lunches.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
  • A small bunch of dillb , chopped
  • 1 cup of cooked and chilled sweet corn (about 3–4 tbsp)
  • Juice of half a lemon or lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 95 grams of canned tuna (drained)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or salad cream

🥄 Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies: Dice the cucumber and tomato. Finely chop the onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  2. Make the base: In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, sweet corn, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  3. Add the tuna: Flake in the drained tuna and mix gently.
  4. Dress it up: Add mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Serve: Chill for 5–10 minutes or serve immediately with crackers, toast, or on lettuce cups.

💡 Optional Add-ins:

  • Diced avocado
  • Crumbled feta
  • Sliced olives
  • Hard-boiled eggs

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