Tinned tuna meal ideas

Planning on cooking with tinned tuna? Unsure of where to begin? Explore deliciously simple tinned tuna ideas and easy ways to use this versatile ingredient.

Six ways to use tinned tuna

It may be a go-to for jacket potato toppings, but tinned tuna recipes can be incredibly versatile too. Up the ante with this store cupboard staple and use it for speedy, spicy, tuna protein bagels for lunch or budget-friendly classic tuna pasta bake for family dinners. Be inspired to put that humble tin of tuna to delicious use with our easy tuna recipe ideas.

1. Thai-inspired tuna lettuce cups

Zingy and spicy in equal measure, these Thai-inspired tuna lettuce cups are a quick fix lunch, using our Collection Ventresca Tuna Fillets which come preserved in Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

Tuna lettuce cups recipe

2. Jersey Royal and tuna niçoise salad

Make Jersey Royals the star of the show alongside flaked tuna chunks in a traditional niçoise salad. Team vibrant roasted red tomatoes and sweet romaine lettuce in this summer salad, complete with a drizzle of rich balsamic dressing.

Make the salad

3. Roasted sweet potatoes with tuna, whipped harissa, cottage cheese and crispy chickpeas

Transform a humble tin of tuna into a delectable topping for a not-so-classic jacket potato. Team purple sweet potatoes with whipped harissa cottage cheese and flaky tuna. When in season, make this with our purple sweet potatoes, but at other times of year, regular sweet potatoes work brilliantly, too.

See the recipe

4. Tuna pasta bake

Create a fuss-free family favourite in just three steps. This tuna pasta bake recipe uses our rich White Wine, Garlic and Herb Flavour Pot to elevate the classic pasta dish and unlock deep, mouthwatering flavour.

Pasta bake recipe

5. Tuna melt baguettes

If you’re not sure what to make with tinned tuna, these easy tuna melt baguettes are a quick-fix, budget-friendly recipe with ingredients from our Remarksable Value range. Add a generous dollop of Sicilian lemon mayonnaise to your tuna mix for a refreshing burst of citrus.

Recipe, this way

6. Spicy tuna protein bagels

Top toasted high protein bagels with a perfectly balanced spicy, herby and creamy tuna mix in this recipe by Emily English (AKA Em the Nutritionist). The hints of Tabasco and jalapeños add an extra kick.

Tuna protein bagel recipe

Benefits of tinned tuna

Eating two portions of fish a week is recommended for getting essential omega-3, which is important for heart health.
Incorporating more tinned fish in your diet is a great way to increase protein intake. View our ultimate guide to high protein food for more tips.
Tinned fish is an easy option when it comes to meal planning and it will last longer, preventing food waste. It’s also a cheaper alternative to fresh fish. If you’re trying to cut back on cooking costs, we’ve got plenty of budget cooking ideas.

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This is not just tinned tuna

This is 100% responsibly sourced and traceable M&S tuna, which carries our Eat Well sunflower, so you know it's a healthy choice. Discover all our tuna in store, from rich Tuna Chunks In Sunflower Oil – great in pasta salad or jacket potatoes – or our Tuna Chunks in Spring Water contain sustainably sourced tuna, packed with no added preservatives.

Our Tinned Tuna Steak in a little spring water is already drained for easy convenience, plus we have store-cupboard-friendly four-packs of tinned tuna so you can stock up.

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Published 5.28.2025