Description
This Mexican tuna salad is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic! Made with tuna, creamy mayonnaise, fresh veggies, and bold Mexican spices, it’s packed with protein and flavor. Enjoy it on tostadas, in a sandwich, or as a refreshing salad. Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup celery, finely diced
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional, for heat)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
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For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, red onion, celery, corn, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add the dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the avocado: Gently stir in the diced avocado to prevent it from getting mushy.
- Serve & enjoy: Serve on tostadas, in a sandwich, over lettuce, or with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Light Meals
- Cuisine: Mexican