Tuna Cowboy Caviar

Dive into the fresh, bold flavors of Tuna Cowboy Caviar, a vibrant and protein-packed twist on the classic Texas caviar recipe. This easy, no-cook dish combines tender chunks of flaky canned tuna with fiber-rich black beans, sweet corn, and colorful veggies like juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and zesty red onion. A hint of heat from jalapeño and the bright citrusy kick of lime juice elevate the flavors, while creamy avocado adds a luscious texture. Perfect as a shareable appetizer with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or even a refreshing side salad, this versatile recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and full of wholesome ingredients. Whether you're hosting a party or meal-prepping for the week, Tuna Cowboy Caviar is a healthy, delicious crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn kernels
• 2 medium, diced Roma tomatoes
• 1 small, finely diced red onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 small, finely diced jalapeño
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
• 1 bag (optional, for serving) tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna, black beans, and corn. Rinse the beans under cold water to remove excess starch and let everything sit in a colander while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper into evenly-sized pieces. Finely chop the jalapeño, removing seeds for less heat (optional).

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything until well-coated. Be careful not to mush the ingredients.

Step 6

Just before serving, dice the avocado and fold it into the mixture to keep it fresh and vibrant.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a light salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2021 grams (2021.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2838

Total Fat 136.90g	176%
Saturated Fat 18.80g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 39.10g
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 5600mg	243%
Total Carbohydrate 306.20g	111%
Dietary Fiber 62.60g	224%
Total Sugars 45.40g
Protein 128.60g	257%

Vitamin D 560IU	2800%
Calcium 620mg	48%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 3966mg	84%

*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: 41.5%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 41.2%