Tuna Fiesta
Get ready to elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and refreshing *Tuna Fiesta*! Bursting with wholesome ingredients like flaky canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, and zesty lime juice, this no-cook recipe is a nutritious feast for the senses. Perfect for when you need a quick, 20-minute meal, this versatile dish can be served as a tangy salad, a low-carb lettuce wrap, or alongside crunchy tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing snack. With its bold flavors, effortless preparation, and colorful presentation, this Tuna Fiesta is a celebration of clean, simple eating that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in water
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup, canned or fresh Sweet corn kernels
- 0.5 medium, finely diced Red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 1 large, diced Avocado
- 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Black pepper
- 1 package (optional, for serving) Tortilla chips or lettuce leaves
Instructions
1. Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Flake it gently with a fork to loosen the chunks.
2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the tuna.
3. Add the diced avocado to the mixture, being careful not to mash it while mixing later.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to break the avocado pieces.
6. Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve the Tuna Fiesta as a standalone salad, scoop it onto lettuce leaves for a low-carb option, or enjoy with crispy tortilla chips for a fun twist.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.0 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2002 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 87.3 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2772 mg | 59% | |
*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.
