Mexican Tuna Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Mexican Tuna Salad, a quick and nutrient-packed dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring protein-rich canned tuna, sweet corn, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is perfectly complemented by a zesty lime-cumin dressing that ties everything together. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño give it an extra layer of authentic Mexican flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful, no-cook recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a topping for greens, or served with crunchy tortilla chips for a party-ready appetizer. Healthy, satisfying, and packed with fresh ingredients, this Mexican Tuna Salad is your new go-to for a flavorful, hassle-free meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the canned tuna and use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces.
Add the sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño (if using) to the bowl.
Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to incorporate without mashing the avocado too much.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or spices as desired.
Serve immediately on its own, over a bed of greens, or with tortilla chips. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 2 days for a chilled and flavorful salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2114 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.0 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 101.3 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3710 mg | 79% | |
*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.
