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Zesty Tuna Mayo Salad Boxes with Lemon and Cucumber

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Fresh tuna mayo salad boxes with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a separate lemon dressing.

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15 min400 kcal2 base servingsFreshPackableLight
ContainsEgg, Fish
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Focus ingredients: tuna, mayonnaise

Dietary fit: Pescatarian, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Dry the lettuce well before packing so the boxes stay crisp until lunch.

Tuna Mayo Salad Boxes plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 1 lettuce
  • 2 tins tuna
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon

You'll also need

bowl, knife

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Tuna Mayo Salad Boxes cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Prep the ingredients

    Wash and dry the lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber into half-moons.

  2. Tuna Mayo Salad Boxes cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Prep the ingredients

    Drain the tuna well, then flake it with a fork and mix it with the mayonnaise.

  3. Tuna Mayo Salad Boxes cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Mix the sauce

    Whisk the olive oil with 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl or shake it in a lidded pot.

  4. Tuna Mayo Salad Boxes cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Bring it together

    Divide the lettuce between boxes, then layer over the tuna mayo, tomatoes, and cucumber.

  5. Tuna Mayo Salad Boxes cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Finish and serve

    Pack the dressing separately and toss for 30 seconds just before eating so the salad stays crisp. Taste once everything is assembled, then add a little salt and black pepper only if needed.

    1 min