Mexican Tuna Salad

Name: Mexican Tuna Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained; 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup frozen corn kernels; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves; Chips or crackers, for serving

Total Time Prep: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Upgrade plain old tuna by making this bold and slightly spicy Mexican tuna salad with corn and black beans.

Ingredients

2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
Chips or crackers, for serving

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, black beans, corn, pepper and onion. Set aside.
In a glass measuring cup, mash together avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice and spices until a chunky paste forms. Add to the tuna mixture; stir to combine. Fold in cilantro. Serve with chips or crackers for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 255 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein.