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Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe

This Mexican Tuna Salad recipe is a great twist on a traditional tuna salad. So easy to make, simply combine lime juice and creamy mayo with cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers and diced jalapeno for a touch of heat. Perfect for meal prep, lunches, sandwiches and wraps - this will be your new family favorite salad. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Ingredient, Salad, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 oz Canned Tuna - drained
  • ½ Lime - juice only
  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Red Onion - finely diced
  • ½ cup Tomatoes - finely diced
  • ½ cup Cucumber - finely diced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (Coriander) - finely chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper - seeds removed, finely chopped (optional)
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper - to taste

To Serve

  • Fresh Salad Leaves

Instructions
 

  • Flake the tuna with a fork into a mixing bowl.
  • Add lime juice and mayonnaise to the bowl and mix well until all ingredients are coated evenly. You can add more mayo if desired for a creamier consistency.
  • Add the diced red onion, tomato, cucumber and jalapeno pepper (if using).
  • Stir through the chopped fresh cilantro,
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the amount according to your preference.
  • Serve the Mexican Tuna Salad on lettuce leaves. You can also use it as a filling for tacos, wraps, or sandwiches if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 388mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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