Mexican Tuna Salad
Mexican Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 2 canned tuna, drained
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 large avocados, cubed
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Optional Serving Suggestions
- 1 slice sourdough bread
- 1 slice pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped, for garnish
- 1 bag Flamin' Hot Limon Doritos
Instructions
- 1
Drain the liquid completely from both cans of tuna. Transfer the drained tuna to a large metal mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the chopped red onion, chopped roma tomatoes, chopped jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Carefully scoop out the cubed flesh from the two large avocados and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Squeeze the juice from the whole lime over all the ingredients in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting the amounts to your taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add a generous amount of mayonnaise to the bowl. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if you prefer a creamier texture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Using a spatula or large spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and creamy. Be gentle to avoid mashing the avocado too much if you prefer some texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
For a delicious serving suggestion, toast a slice of sourdough bread. Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on the hot toast, allowing it to melt slightly. Top with a generous portion of the Mexican tuna mixture and garnish with chopped chives.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Alternatively, serve the Mexican tuna with Flamin' Hot Limon Doritos for scooping, creating a flavorful and crunchy snack.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mexican Tuna Salad
- 2 canned tuna, drained
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 large avocados, cubed
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Optional Serving Suggestions
- 1 slice sourdough bread
- 1 slice pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped, for garnish
- 1 bag Flamin' Hot Limon Doritos
Instructions
- 1
Drain the liquid completely from both cans of tuna. Transfer the drained tuna to a large metal mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the chopped red onion, chopped roma tomatoes, chopped jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Carefully scoop out the cubed flesh from the two large avocados and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Squeeze the juice from the whole lime over all the ingredients in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting the amounts to your taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add a generous amount of mayonnaise to the bowl. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if you prefer a creamier texture.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Using a spatula or large spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and creamy. Be gentle to avoid mashing the avocado too much if you prefer some texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
For a delicious serving suggestion, toast a slice of sourdough bread. Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on the hot toast, allowing it to melt slightly. Top with a generous portion of the Mexican tuna mixture and garnish with chopped chives.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Alternatively, serve the Mexican tuna with Flamin' Hot Limon Doritos for scooping, creating a flavorful and crunchy snack.