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Mexican-Style Tuna Salad Recipe

Quick as a flash, Mexican-style tuna salad is here to save your lunchtime quandary over guessing "what to eat..." Paprika, cumin, chili and lime vinaigrette? Yes, please.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexican-style, paleo, recipe, salad, tuna
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 713kcal
Cost 5

Ingredients

Mexican-Style Vinaigrette Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette, season to taste, and whisk until well emulsified.
    ½ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 garlic clove, ½ tsp. chili powder, ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. cumin, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • In a separate salad bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad.
    1 ½ cups cooked tuna, 4 to 5 cups mixed greens, 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 2 green onions, ½ cup mixed black and green olives, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss.

Nutrition

Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 44g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4781IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 6mg