Mexican Tuna Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Mexican Tuna Salad, a quick and nutrient-packed dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring protein-rich canned tuna, sweet corn, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is perfectly complemented by a zesty lime-cumin dressing that ties everything together. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a hint of jalapeño give it an extra layer of authentic Mexican flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful, no-cook recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a topping for greens, or served with crunchy tortilla chips for a party-ready appetizer. Healthy, satisfying, and packed with fresh ingredients, this Mexican Tuna Salad is your new go-to for a flavorful, hassle-free meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the canned tuna and use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces.

Step 2

Add the sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño (if using) to the bowl.

Step 3

Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to incorporate without mashing the avocado too much.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or spices as desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately on its own, over a bed of greens, or with tortilla chips. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 2 days for a chilled and flavorful salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1259.8 grams (1259.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1365

Total Fat 64.70g	83%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2114mg	92%
Total Carbohydrate 110.40g	40%
Dietary Fiber 38.00g	136%
Total Sugars 21.30g
Protein 101.30g	203%

Vitamin D 227IU	1134%
Calcium 198mg	15%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 3710mg	79%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 30.9%