Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe (High Protein, Low Carb)

This Mexican Tuna Salad recipe is a bright and fresh bowl loaded with vegetables and a lime vinaigrette dressing!  Perfect as a lunch or light dinner, this easy salad is loaded with canned tuna, roasted bell peppers, corn, red onion, and creamy avocado!

This high protein tuna salad recipe is a great meal that is low in carbs and will keep you full!

If you’re looking for a way to jazz up boring tuna salad, this Mexican-inspired take on classic tuna salad skips the mayo and adds major flavor from Mexican spices, veggies and lime juice. I’ve been trying to eat more fish to get more Omega-3s, so I’ve been looking for new ways to enjoy tuna.  I stocked up on canned tuna a while back, and have been trying new recipes like this salad, and also my tuna salad with Greek yogurt recipe which turned out delish!

The salad is super fresh and has a great tangy flavor from the citrus in the dressing.  And if you have a few extra cans of tuna that need to be used up… doubling the recipe works just as well!  See note below for saving some salad for later in the week for easy make-ahead meals. Please note: this is a Mexican-inspired dish, and not an authentic recipe.

This Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe Is

• Bright
• Bold
• Fresh
• Flavorful
• Loaded with Good-for-you Ingredients
• Ready in 10 Minutes
• Requires ZERO Cooking!
• Gluten Free, High in Protein, and Low in Carbohydrates

Easy Pantry Recipes with Canned Tuna

This Mexican tuna salad recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal!  It uses many staple ingredients kept in a dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you may already have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and tasty meals using a few staples you can rotate.  I always stock up on canned tuna when it’s on sale, so I can easily whip up a gorgeous salad like this in no time.

I made a list of my Top 125 Pantry Staples that always keep stocked. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staples here.  By stocking up on whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

What’s In This Tuna Taco Salad Recipe?

I cook with fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!

• Canned tuna – I used this delicious albacore tuna, which I always have a few packs of in the pantry!
• Avocado
• Corn – you can use fresh, canned, or frozen
• Really Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive & I like to keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.  For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value.
• Cilantro
• Bell Pepper: If you don’t have fresh peppers, these sweet roasted red peppers are a great substitute! I love adding them to breakfast bakes, sandwiches or wraps, and soups.
• Lime Juice: If you don’t have fresh limes, this bottled lime juice is actually a fantastic substitute. I always keep some in the pantry – it’s great for sauces, dips, or even for cocktails!
• Red Onion
• Spices: chili powder, cumin, and Mexican oregano!

Low Carb High Protein Tuna Salad

This delicious and satisfying Mexican tuna salad recipe is great for those who are watching their carb intake.  You can still have a yummy and filling lunch without the added starches.  I love that the fresh lime dressing is so flavorful, too.

I love that this salad is loaded with traditional Mexican ingredients like roasted peppers, avocado, and cilantro.  You can see all my low carb & keto recipes here!

How Do I Make This Tuna Salad with Avocado?

1. Drain tuna. In a mixing bowl, add the tuna and the chili powder, cumin, and Mexican oregano. Mix well to combine.
2. In a large bowl, add mixed greens, spiced tuna, roasted red pepper, corn, avocado red onion, and cilantro. Set aside.
3. In a small mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients together and shake well to combine
4. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve immediately!

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