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The 10 Minute Crunchy Tuna Salad Jacket Potato.

12/6/2014

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I have been looking for something tasty to start me of on my new kick start to #30dayfitness challenge and to be honest with you I am the type of person who covers everything in creams and sauces so it has been quite hard to find a balance between the two.

I thought I would make one of my favourite meals today.

   The Jacket Potato.

Usually this would be drowned in butter and smothered with cottage cheese and lashings of melted chedder for topping.

I know it is terrible, not healthy at all, so I know I am not allowed to fill my body with all that fat and badness  from now on.

Since I am looking for a healthier option I thought I would try something new . 

Ok , so Tuna crunch is nothing new , but it is to me and I know there are many out there but honestly, after looking for some ideas I had seen even weight watchers said 4 tablespoons of light Hellmans mayonnaise was o.k!

Sorry but that simply is not o.k for me.
Does not sound good to me at all . Seems a little excessive does it not?

I have often enjoyed the tuna and mayonnaise topping for my jacket potato but I am determined to bring flavour and more salad foods into my meal so why not mix them up .

I raided my fridge for anything healthy I could find and in there was a few things that caught my eye 


Ingredients for the Tuna crunch topping-

  • Half of a yellow pepper (or any other preferred )
  • quarter of a cucumber
  • 1 Tomato
  • Tin of tuna 
  • 1 Level teaspoon of light mayonnaise
  • Squeeze of lemon for flavour

How to make Tuna Crunch Salad topping-

Slice and chop the tomato, cucumber and pepper into small slices depending on how chunky you want your topping to be then simply mix the tuna and mayonnaise all together.

I basically thought if I used tomatoes and cucumber , the tuna would not feel so dry and therefore moisten the tuna a little ,meaning I could use less mayonnaise.

I was in a hurry so I actually placed my small potato into the microwave for only 6 minutes (or until the centre was left fluffy) and  it came out perfect .
I have done this so many times, perfect for snacks and quick meals.

I chose a healthier option this time with no butter or cheese , just a side of watermelon slices .

For some strange reason since having my daughter who is now 10 years old, I have had an allergic reaction to fresh fruits .
Fortunately I seem to have over come it somehow in the past two months and have been slowley enjoying the odd piece of fruit meaning I can now add some of my old time favourites like watermelon and kiwi and strawberries to my diet .
I really do not understand why it happened but I missed fruit so much and am pleased .


The good thing about this , is that I only used 1/3 of the mix so I have covered it and placed the remainder of the mix into the fridge. I can use it in a sandwich or on pasta or another jacket potato for another meal .


Happy days.

So have you tried this , will you?

I would love to hear any more ideas to help me along , so please share .
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23 Comments
becca link
12/6/2014 07:17:22 am

This looks lovely,

I love jacket potatoes with salad especially on warmer days. they just go really well together!

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Mums do travel link
12/6/2014 07:39:46 am

This looks very tasty and I think I'll try it next time we have jacket potatoes.

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Angela Spicer link
12/6/2014 08:00:19 am

I wouldn't have thought of adding peppers to the tuna, great idea

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Jen link
12/6/2014 08:32:48 am

I have a real aversion to tuna, I wish I didn't, but it has a horrible smell!"

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S J Thurley link
12/6/2014 09:25:05 am

Looks very yummy, I love jackets but I'm afraid that I too smother it in cheese and coleslaw......must try harder xx

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Sara-Jayne link
12/6/2014 10:58:30 am

I love jacket potatoes but sadly they are off my list at the moment with gestational diabetes. One day I'll enjoy them again! Love the tuna though..... :)

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hannah staveley link
12/6/2014 11:22:10 am

Looks so nice, Do love jacket potatoes .

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You Baby Me Mummy link
12/6/2014 12:05:42 pm

I love jacket potatoes, but Tuna is my food hell x

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Polly Davies link
12/6/2014 01:27:03 pm

I don't eat meat or fish, but love a good jacket potato!

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Cass link
12/6/2014 01:46:48 pm

That looks delicious - I don't like peppers myself but it looks so colourful andtasty x

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Nayna Kanabar link
12/6/2014 01:53:22 pm

Healthy and delicious perfect for the summer.

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Jane link
12/6/2014 03:40:56 pm

Loving the watermelon on the side, such a great compliment to any meal! x

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foz link
12/6/2014 04:03:03 pm

Oh such a good filling. I usually do the butter and cheese!

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Pinkoddy link
13/6/2014 12:33:16 am

It is great that you are making steps to change your diet. You know I never thought to add cucumber and pepper that's a really good idea.

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Zena link
13/6/2014 04:23:49 am

That looks healthy AND yummy. Great recipe!

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Michelle link
13/6/2014 11:00:05 am

I love tuna as a jacket potato filling - this looks delish x

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Jessica rowland link
13/6/2014 02:18:45 pm

Oh I do love a good tuna jacket potato - perfect for a light summer lunch :)

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Sarah Bailey link
13/6/2014 07:14:41 pm

Oh yum this looks delicious - I know what to have for lunch tomorrow now :) x

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Globalmouse link
14/6/2014 03:51:20 pm

Jacket potatoes in the summer are the best. Great ideas and that looks like a yummy meal.

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Jenny link
15/6/2014 01:51:13 am

That sounds nice, I've just started Slimming World and am finding it easy to follow and the recipes are really filling.

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Shell Louise link
15/6/2014 07:03:22 am

This looks delicious. I love jacket potatoes with tuna but I usually just have sweetcorn. I need to mix it up a bit!

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Fritha Strickland link
16/6/2014 11:25:27 am

Jacket Potatoes are one of my favourite meals! x

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Helen @ Witty Hoots link
16/6/2014 05:18:14 pm

This looks really fresh and light - just what we need in this heat!

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