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Tuna Nicoise Salad

A UK lunch recipe with 425 kcal and 50g of protein per serving, costing roughly £2.90 to make.

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Tuna Nicoise Salad
gluten-freedairy-freeintermediateMeal-prep friendly
425kcal
50gProtein
35gCarbs (est.)
10gFat (est.)
£2.90Per serving

Ingredients

  • tuna steak150g
  • green beans80g
  • new potatoes150g
  • boiled egg1
  • olives6

Method

  1. Boil the new potatoes until tender, then set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes and refresh in cold water.
  3. Sear the tuna steak briefly on each side, keeping the centre pink if you like.
  4. Arrange everything with the boiled egg and olives, and dress with olive oil and lemon.
Meal-prep note

The potatoes, beans and eggs all keep for 3-4 days — sear the tuna fresh, or use tinned tuna for a fully make-ahead version.

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Calories and protein are set per recipe; carbs and fat are estimated from the remaining calories and the recipe's main carb source, so treat them as a close guide rather than a lab measurement. Prices are rough per-serving estimates for UK supermarkets and vary by store and season. Nothing here is medical or dietary advice.