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Mexican Tuna Salad (Ensalada de Atun)

This healthy Mexican Tuna Salad is light, refreshing, and full of crunch. It’s made with tuna, light mayo, mixed vegetables, crisp celery, and a kick of pickled jalapeños. Served over shredded lettuce, it’s perfect with saltines, tostadas, or tortilla chips for an easy, protein-packed meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 oz can White Tuna in water
  • ¼ cup light mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Mixed vegetables from a can or frozen peas & carrots with green beans, etc.
  • ¼ cup celery chopped in small chunks
  • ¼ cup Pickled jalapeños (+ 2 to 3 tablespoons of their juice) chopped in small pieces
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce Use firm lettuce like Romaine or Iceberg
  • kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Top with avocado optional
  • Serve with saltines, tostadas or tortilla chips.

Instructions

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  1. Drain the tuna and place in a medium size bowl.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, mixed vegetables, celery, jalapeños and the jalapeño juice. Mix gently until all ingredients are integrated well.
  3. Fold in the lettuce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Top with avocado and hot sauce.
  5. Serve on a tostada or with saltines/tortilla chips on the side.

Notes

  • How to Store
  • The calorie count do not include toppings, tostadas or saltines. 
  • Fridge - This ensalada de atun will refrigerate well in an airtight container and it will last about a three days. The lettuce may become soft but celery should still remain crunchy.
  • Freezer - This recipe does not freeze well. The mayo does not freeze or defrost well so don't even try!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 843mg (35%) Potassium 375mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 843mg 35%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.