Description
A vibrant and nutritious tuna salad with a refreshing burst of flavors from creamy avocado and zesty lime, perfect for busy weeknights or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the drained tuna, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture, then toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your hearty Southwest Tuna Salad!
Notes
For a spicy kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or smoked paprika. This salad is optionally gluten-free and can be enjoyed with tortilla chips or tucked into tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg