Mexican Tuna Salad without Mayonnaise

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Mexican Tuna Salad without Mayonnaise

We’re ditching the mayo and swapping in creamy Greek yogurt, loading it up with canned tuna, sweet corn, black beans, and crunchy veggies for this Mexican Tuna Salad. It’s the kind of cold salad that slaps on a hot day and actually keeps you full. Eat it with lettuce cups, in a wrap, or straight from the bowl while standing over the sink—we don’t judge.

Ingredient amount are approximates as canned goods vary depending on brand. Don't stress if a little under/over.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

large bowl
Sharp Knife

Ingredients

425 g (1 lb) tinned tuna , in springwater, drained, see note 1
200 g (1 cups) corn kernels, approx. 1 tin drained
200 g (1 cups) black beans, approx. 1 tin drained
100 g (3 ½ oz) tomato, 1, diced
100 g (3 ½ oz) red pepper, 1, diced
100 g (3 ½ oz) cucumber, 1, diced
100 g (3 ½ oz) red onion, 1, diced
120 g (1 cups) Greek yogurt
10 g (4 tablespoon) taco seasoning, homemade or store-bought, see note 2
1 (1) lime, juice and zest

Instructions

Prepare

Prepare 100 g (3 ½ oz) tomato, 100 g (3 ½ oz) red pepper, 100 g (3 ½ oz) cucumber, 100 g (3 ½ oz) red onion by thinly dicing.
Drain tinned goods: 425 g (1 lb) tinned tuna , 200 g (1 cups) corn kernels, 200 g (1 cups) black beans
In a small bowl, mix the 120 g (1 cups) Greek yogurt, 10 g (4 tablespoon) taco seasoning, 1 lime (juice and zest).

Mix

Dump in your drained 425 g (1 lb) tinned tuna , 200 g (1 cups) corn kernels, 200 g (1 cups) black beans and chopped 100 g (3 ½ oz) tomato, 100 g (3 ½ oz) red pepper, 100 g (3 ½ oz) cucumber, 100 g (3 ½ oz) red onion into a large bowl.
Pour the dressing and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve it cold on lettuce cups, in a wrap, or scoop it up with crackers.

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Notes

Note 1 - Tuna

You could also use tuna in oil, but it will be much richer in nature.

Note 2 - Taco Seasoning

If using store-bought, I recommend looking at the package details for the ingredients. If it's full of sugar and salt, it won't have the same punch of flavour.

I do have a homemade taco seasoning which is customisable to your taste, which I recommend.

Storing

Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Keep lettuce wraps or crackers separate so they don’t get soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 30gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Meal Prep Recipe, Salad recipe, seafood recipe, Tuna meal prep

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