Description
A vibrant and protein-packed Mexican Tuna Salad combining nutritious canned tuna with black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt and light mayo. Perfect for a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Salad
- 4 (4 oz) cans of tuna, drained
- 15 oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 15 oz can corn, drained & rinsed
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 oz fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp light mayo
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna: Add the drained tuna to a large mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the tuna gently to break up any large chunks, creating an even texture.
- Add Vegetables: Into the bowl with tuna, add the drained black beans, drained corn, diced red onion, chopped red bell pepper, and finely chopped fresh cilantro. Mix gently to combine all ingredients.
- Make Dressing: In a separate mixing bowl or small jar, combine the plain Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, and onion powder. Stir or shake well until you achieve a smooth, creamy dressing.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Serve: The salad is ready to serve immediately. Enjoy it as a light meal or a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or with whole grain tortillas for a heartier meal.
- Use light mayo and Greek yogurt to keep it lower in fat while maintaining creaminess.
- Rinsing canned beans and corn reduces excess sodium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican tuna salad, tuna salad recipe, healthy tuna salad, no-cook salad, black bean corn salad, quick Mexican salad
