Tuna Cowboy Caviar
Dive into the fresh, bold flavors of Tuna Cowboy Caviar, a vibrant and protein-packed twist on the classic Texas caviar recipe. This easy, no-cook dish combines tender chunks of flaky canned tuna with fiber-rich black beans, sweet corn, and colorful veggies like juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion. A hint of heat from jalapeño and the bright citrusy kick of lime juice elevate the flavors, while creamy avocado adds a luscious texture. Perfect as a shareable appetizer with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or even a refreshing side salad, this versatile recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and full of wholesome ingredients. Whether you're hosting a party or meal-prepping for the week, Tuna Cowboy Caviar is a healthy, delicious crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn kernels
- 2 medium, diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 small, finely diced red onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 small, finely diced jalapeño
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large, diced avocado
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 bag (optional, for serving) tortilla chips
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna, black beans, and corn. Rinse the beans under cold water to remove excess starch and let everything sit in a colander while preparing the other ingredients.
Dice the Roma tomatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper into evenly-sized pieces. Finely chop the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat (optional).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything until well-coated. Be careful not to mush the ingredients.
Just before serving, dice the avocado and fold it into the mixture to keep it fresh and vibrant.
Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.9 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 39.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 5600 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.2 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.6 g | 224% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 128.6 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.0 mcg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 620 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3966 mg | 84% | |
*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.
