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Mexican Tuna Salad

Kelly Jensen
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!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, Southwest
Servings 2 salads
Calories 398 kcal

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 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: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1394mgPotassium: 1149mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1351IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 4mg
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