Tuna Salad with Black Beans
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and protein-packed Tuna Salad with Black Beans! Perfectly combining tender chunks of canned tuna, hearty black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this quick and easy recipe bursts with fresh, zesty flavors from lime juice and cilantro. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this healthy salad is not only a time-saver but also a nutrient-dense option for busy days. Serve it as a standalone dish or spoon it onto crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing low-carb wrap. Whether you're meal-prepping or whipping up a light weeknight meal, this tuna and black bean salad is a versatile, flavorful choice sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water)
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large (diced) avocado
- 4 large leaves lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and black beans. Rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium, then set them aside to drain completely.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red onion finely. Chop the fresh cilantro and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and finely diced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the tuna mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss to combine, ensuring that the ingredients are evenly coated.
Carefully fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to the mixture, being gentle to avoid mashing the avocado.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Serve the tuna salad as-is, or spoon it onto large lettuce leaves for a light wrap. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 3498 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.7 g | 213% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.6 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.0 mcg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 4127 mg | 88% | |
*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.
