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mexican tuna salad scooped onto lettuce wraps on a plate with lime wedges decorative.

Easy Mexican Tuna Salad

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This Mexican Tuna Salad recipe is an easy, high-protein dish that requires no cooking and minimal prep! You can serve this Mexican Tuna Salad on whole grain bread, lettuce wraps, or as a high protein dip with chips and veggies. It's a great meal prep lunch or light dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 437
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cans tuna drained
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
For The Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup mayo
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 1 ½ tsp taco seasoning *see notes

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine tuna, black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mayo, lime juice, and taco seasoning packet to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Serve on whole grain bread, lettuce wraps, or as a high protein dip with chips and fresh veggies.

Notes

*Substitute a taco seasoning packet with homemade taco seasoning:
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
 
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
See full blog post above for additional substitutions, variations, and tips.