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SEVEN WAYS TO TURN A CAN OF TUNA INTO LUNCH (OR EVEN DINNER)

- ALI SLAGLE

Canned tuna can swim alongside so much more than mayo. Salty from the sea but not too fishy, it brings a lot to meals, with its juiciness and substantial yet delicate flakiness. It's also pantry-friendly, budget-friendly and good for you. Here's how to zhuzh up a can of tuna for a school of quick, flavour-forward dishes.

1. ADD TANG WITH TOMATOES

Tuna is rich, oily and salty. Tomatoes are anything but, which means that their sweet-and-sour juices can energise a can of tuna in raw or cooked form. Chop a plump one for tuna salad, or cook some down for a sauce.

2. CRUMBLE POTATO CRISPS ON TOP