5 from 20 votes
Mexican Tuna Salad
The Mexican Tuna Salad combines canned albacore tuna with fire-roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado cubes, all tossed in a lime and olive oil vinaigrette. This salad offers fresh, bright flavors and varied textures, making it a satisfying, no-cook meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
To Make the Vinaigrette
- Whisk the lime juice and olive oil together. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% 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.