5.0 from 30 votes
Mexican Tuna Salad
This Mexican Tuna Salad is delicious and very easy to make. It is packed with tuna, roasted corn, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, onions and tossed in a light and tasty lime dressing. This protein-packed, healthy and easy tuna salad is one everyone will enjoy!
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) cans solid White Albacore Tuna In Water
- 1 (15-ounces) can fire roasted corn, drained or regular con - see notes
- 1 (15-ounces) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 - 2 avocados, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and ground 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.
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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
- You can use two (5-ounces) cans of tuna or one (12 ounces) can of tuna, drained.
- You can use fire roasted corn or regular corn (fresh, canned or frozen)
- Add the avocado right before serving.
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
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10.5mg
(12%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.