Healthy Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe

Mexican Tuna Salad in a bowl with a serving spoon

5 from 3 votes

Healthy Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe

This easy, high-protein Mexican tuna salad is filled with canned tuna, black beans, veggies, cilantro, lime juice, spices, and a Greek yogurt/mayo mixture. All your favorite southwest flavors are made in a chilled summer salad for the perfect side dish or main dish that can be served a million different ways!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

bowl

Ingredients

3 cans tuna I like Wild Planet Albacore Tuna
1 red bell pepper diced
1 jalapeno seeded and diced
¼ cup red onion diced
1 cup canned corn
1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayo
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
Serve with tortilla chips, on a wrap, or on a salad!
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Expert Tips

Ingredient Variations: Feel free to substitute green pepper for red pepper, and add in black olives, tomatoes, avocado, and more. The creamy dressing is made with mayo and Greek yogurt, but feel free to substitute sour cream for the yogurt if desired.
Nutrition facts are for ¼ of the total recipe!

Serving Tips

Garnish with fresh lime juice, fresh tomatoes, or creamy avocado, and serve your Mexican tuna salad however you like! Here are some suggestions on how to serve.

In Romaine lettuce or butter lettuce wraps
Atop of cucumbers, crackers, or other crunchy vegetables
As tuna salad sandwiches
Wrapped in a tortilla
On top of crunchy tostadas
With corn tortilla chips
On top of a salad
Inside of avocado halves
On top of sweet potatoes

Storage Tips

Store leftover Mexican tuna salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Give it a good stir and serve chilled.

Dairy Free

Omit the Greek yogurt and use all mayo to make this recipe dairy free!

Nutrition