Mexican Tuna Salad
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Mexican Tuna Salad
Description
This Mexican Tuna Salad recipe assembles a mixture of canned tuna, fire-roasted corn, rinsed black beans, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and cubes of avocado. These ingredients provide a blend of protein, sweetness, creaminess, and fresh vegetable textures. The salad is dressed with a vinaigrette made from lime juice and olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, which enhances the brightness and balances richness.
The preparation involves simply mixing the ingredients and tossing them with the dressing. It can be enjoyed immediately or chilled briefly to allow the flavors to meld. The use of canned and fresh ingredients makes this salad quick and convenient without sacrificing complexity.
This dish suits light lunches or quick dinners, offering a balanced combination of freshness from vegetables and heartiness from tuna and beans. The addition of avocado just before serving provides creamy texture and mild flavor contrast. The salad can be adjusted by substituting fire-roasted corn for regular corn and adjusting tuna quantity to preference.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 (5-ounces) white albacore tuna solid, canned in water
- 1 (15-ounces) fire roasted corn or regular con - see notes, canned, drained
- 1 (15-ounces) black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 - 2 avocado seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
To Make the Vinaigrette
- Whisk the lime juice and olive oil together. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
To Make the Mexican Tuna Salad
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl. (see note 2)
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. You can serve immediately or refrigerate covered, for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- Use either two 5-ounce cans of tuna or one 12-ounce can, drained thoroughly.
- Fire-roasted corn adds smoky flavor but regular canned or fresh corn can be substituted.
- Add diced avocado just prior to serving to maintain fresh texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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