Mexican Tuna Salad
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 15 ounces chunk white albacore tuna in water
- 4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups cilantro, lightly packed and chopped
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 head boston lettuce
- 24 baked corn tortilla chips
directions
- Place tuna in a medium bowl and break into large pieces with a fork.
- Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, peppers, and salt.
- Stir to mix.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- Line plates with lettuce leaves and top with tuna salad.
- Serve with chips.
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Reviews
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I didn't try this recipe, per se, but I make tuna this way all the time for myself and my Mexican hubby (we don't use lettuce with it, though; he likes to scoop it up with broken tostada shells, and I like to use it as a filling for wraps). The combination of the tuna with the veggies, cilantro, lime juice and salt is such a nice change from mayo-based tuna salad. It has a very bright and fresh flavor, and it's a fairly healthful light meal to boot. Personally, I think the jalapeno is a must (maybe in lesser amounts for those with more sensitive palates) - it just adds a nice kick. Pointers from personal "bare cupboard" experiences: don't bother with dried cilantro (EVER!) or bottled lime juice here, because it's just not worth it. Fresh, fresh, fresh is the only way to go with this one!
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I was googling to see if there was anything that I could add to my Mexican tuna that I hadn't thought to add. Instead I found this identical recipe. When I make this I have tuna tostadas on my mind. I spread some guac and/or sour cream on a tostada, add the tuna and a bit of salsa on top for a delicious light supper. The leftovers tend to be a bit watery (the tomatoes really give up their juice overnight), so the next day, I drain the liquid and then mix in a little mayo to have a more traditional sandwich with a fresh twist. I was introduced to Mexican tuna after a lovely woman from Mexico invited my son and me to lunch at her home. I've been making and serving it people since then and it has become a favorite with everyone that has tried it.
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This stuff was fantastic. It was a huge hit with me..... I will never make tuna the old way again. it was so fresh. I however didn't have any jalapenos so i put 1/4 cup of tabasco and 2 tbsp of chili powder for a kick. the tabasco gave it even more a a twangy taste. I will be eating this the next three days! i ate it with ritz pita chips.... FANTASTIC! thank you
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The flavor of this was nice and different. Mine turned out watery, though, and it was difficult to eat with the tortilla chips. I ended up eating it on salad greens with a cumin and cilantro dressing and it was quite good that way. I would make this again, but not with the intention of eating it with chips. I might even try mixing everything together except the tomatoes, and then stuffing the tuna mixture into a tomato.
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TishT
Las Vegas, Nevada
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