Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe (Keto/Low Carb)
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Jump to RecipeThis 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 easy salad is loaded with canned tuna, roasted bell peppers, corn, red onion, and creamy avocado.
This high protein tuna salad recipe is a great meal that is low in carb (and keto friendly) and will keep you full!
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If you’re looking for a way to jazz up boring tuna salad, this Mexican-inspired take on classic tuna salad skips the mayo and adds major flavor from Mexican spices, veggies and lime juice. I’ve been trying to eat more fish to get more Omega-3s, so I’ve been looking for new ways to enjoy tuna. I stocked up on canned tuna a while back, and have been trying new recipes like this salad, and also this tuna salad with Greek yogurt which turned out delish!
The salad is super fresh and has a great tangy flavor from the citrus in the dressing. And if you have a few extra cans of tuna that need to be used up… doubling the recipe works just as well! See note below for saving some salad for later in the week for easy make-ahead meals. Please note: this is a Mexican-inspired dish, and not an authentic recipe.
This Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe Is
- Bright
- Bold
- Fresh
- Flavorful
- Loaded with Good-for-you Ingredients
- Ready in 10 Minutes
- Requires ZERO Cooking!
- Gluten Free, High in Protein, and Low in Carbohydrates
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Canned tuna – I used this delicious albacore tuna, which I always have a few packs of in the pantry!
- Avocado
- Corn – you can use fresh, canned, or frozen. Or omit for a keto version.
- Really Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Cilantro
- Bell Pepper: If you don’t have fresh peppers, sweet roasted red peppers are a great substitute! I love adding them to breakfast bakes, sandwiches or wraps, and soups.
- Lime Juice: fresh if you have it
- Red Onion
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, and Mexican oregano!
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
Low Carb High Protein Tuna Salad
This delicious and satisfying Mexican tuna salad recipe is great for those who are watching their carb intake. You can still have a yummy and filling lunch without the added starches. I love that the fresh lime dressing is so flavorful, too.
I love that this salad is loaded with traditional Mexican ingredients like roasted peppers, avocado, and cilantro. You can see all my low carb & keto recipes !
How To Make This Recipe
- Drain tuna. In a mixing bowl, add the tuna and the chili powder, cumin, and Mexican oregano. Mix well to combine.
- In a large bowl, add mixed greens, spiced tuna, 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!
Recipe FAQs
This tuna salad is bright, fresh, and has a tasty lime cilantro dressing. It has a wonderful variety of textures from the hearty tuna, crunchy vegetables, and creamy avocado. It’s not too heavy as the flavorful vinaigrette dresses this salad, rather than classic cream or mayo-based dressings.
Tuna is a great high-protein and low carb choice – toss with mixed greens, lower carb vegetables, and a tasty and flavorful cilantro lime vinaigrette for a great salad with ~8g of net carbs per serving.
I used a canned tuna that has been drained, fresh greens, Mexican oregano, corn, avocado, roasted bell peppers, cilantro, and an easy lime vinaigrette for the dressing.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate. Fresh salad is best, as the greens can wilt slightly after being dressed, but it will keep for up to 1 day.
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is low in carbohydrates, at ~8g of net carbs per serving. Always calculate nutritional information for your own ingredients, as it can vary based on the ingredients I used.
- This recipe can easily be gluten free, just ensure that can tuna or called/bottled/jarred ingredients are certified gluten free before using.
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Mexican Tuna Salad (Low Carb)
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 5-ounce can tuna drained
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers diced
- 1/4 cup sweet corn
- 1 avocado cubed
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
- 1/4 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!
Notes
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is low in carbohydrates, at ~8g of net carbs per serving. Always calculate nutritional information for your own ingredients, as it can vary based on the ingredients I used.
- This recipe can easily be gluten free, just ensure that can tuna or called/bottled/jarred ingredients are certified gluten free before using.
Nutrition
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A great variation on a standby
Good combination of flavors
Tasty and delicious
A family favorite