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tuna taco salad recipe with avocado corn bell peppers onions and a lime dressing high protein low carb
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5 from 2 votes

Mexican Tuna Salad

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 tasty salad is loaded with canned tuna, roasted bell peppers, corn, red onion, and creamy avocado!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Southwest
Servings: 2 salads
Calories: 398kcal
Author: Kelly Jensen

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add mixed greens, canned tuna (drained), roasted red pepper, corn, avocado red onion, and cilantro. Set aside.
  • In a small mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients together and shake well to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve immediately!

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Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 1149mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1351IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg