Description
This Mexican Tuna Salad is fresh, flavorful, and packed with protein! With zesty lime, crunchy veggies, and a hint of spice, it’s the perfect healthy meal. Serve it with tostadas, in lettuce wraps, or as a dip for tortilla chips. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup black beans, drained & rinsed
- ½ tsp cumin powder, for extra depth
- Cotija cheese, crumbled for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and add it to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to break it apart into small chunks.
- Prepare the veggies – dice the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeño, then add them to the bowl.
- Mix in the corn, cilantro, and lime juice, followed by olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Gently fold in the avocado last to keep it from getting mushy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy with tostadas, tortilla chips, or in lettuce wraps!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add diced cucumbers or radishes.
- Want it creamier? Mash half of the avocado before mixing.
- For a protein boost, mix in black beans or quinoa.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Healthy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: (Negligible, mostly from vegetables)
- Sodium: 307 mg
- Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 15.5 g
- Cholesterol: 8.3 mg
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