Crazy Tuna Frito Salad
Get ready to elevate your salad game with this bold and zesty Crazy Tuna Frito Salad! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, crunchy Fritos corn chips, and crisp romaine lettuce, this vibrant dish bursts with texture and flavor. Fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion add a refreshing bite, while shredded cheddar cheese delivers a creamy, savory twist. The tangy homemade dressing, featuring a blend of ranch, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro, ties everything together with a bright and herbaceous kick. Perfect for a quick lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this 15-minute recipe is a satisfying fusion of freshness and crunch that’s sure to be a hit. Serve it immediately to savor the irresistible crunch of the Fritos in every bite! Keywords: tuna salad, Frito salad, crunchy salad, quick lunch recipe, tuna recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to your taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl, tossing gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Just before serving, add the Fritos corn chips to the salad and give it a gentle toss to incorporate the chips without crushing them too much.
Serve immediately to ensure the Fritos remain crisp. Enjoy your Crazy Tuna Frito Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1021 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 744 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
