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Southwest Black Bean and Corn Tuna Salad

This Southwest Black Bean and Corn Tuna Salad is one of the best quick lunch options for spring and summer! It has all the southwest flavors you love in a highly portable, no-reheat recipe that is less than 200 calories and packs 23 grams of protein per serving! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 (5-oz.) cans tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup corn (105g) frozen or canned
  • 1/2 cup black beans (105g) rinsed & drained
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup red onion (80g) finely diced
  • 1/3 light mayo (80g) or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Fold using a wooden spoon until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  2. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking. 
  3. Serve as a sandwich, on an open-faced piece of toast, in a lettuce wrap or eat straight up!

Notes

  • Feel free to double or half this recipe as needed!
  • To store: Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. 
  • Substitutions: If you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can use any fresh herbs you have on hand. If you don’t have any fresh herbs, you can use 2 Tbsp dried cilantro instead.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of tuna salad (186g) Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Fiber 3.4g (14%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of tuna salad (186g)
Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Sugar 3.3g 7%

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