Tuna Tostadas
Transform your weeknight dinners with these vibrant and irresistibly crunchy Tuna Tostadas! This quick and easy recipe features layers of flavor, starting with crisp corn tostadas topped with a creamy, zesty tuna salad made from canned tuna, mayonnaise, lime juice, and a medley of finely chopped red onion, cilantro, and optional jalapeño for a kick. Finished with a colorful array of fresh avocado slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and shredded lettuce, these tostadas are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for a light meal or a flavorful appetizer, these Tuna Tostadas can be customized with hot sauce for extra spice and come together in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Whether you’re entertaining or simply craving a festive, Mexican-inspired dish, this recipe is sure to impress with its bold flavors and satisfying crunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Corn tostadas
- 2 cans Canned tuna in water (drained)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 small Jalapeño (finely chopped, optional)
- 1 medium Lime (juiced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
2. Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a creamy and flavorful tuna salad.
3. Lay the corn tostadas flat on a clean serving platter.
4. Evenly divide and spread the shredded lettuce over each tostada as a base layer.
5. Spoon the tuna salad mixture onto each tostada, spreading it gently to cover the lettuce.
6. Arrange a few slices of avocado and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the tuna mixture.
7. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired for added heat.
8. Serve immediately for a crunchy, fresh, and delicious tostada experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.6 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3223 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.0 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.2 g | 147% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2508 mg | 53% | |
*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.
