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Tuna Salad Recipe

This refreshing tuna salad combines the savory goodness of canned tuna with crisp vegetables and a zesty lime dressing. It's perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, packed with flavors that complement each other beautifully.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tuna Salad Recipe
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 2 cucumbers
  • - 3 tomatoes
  • - 1 jalapeño chilli pepper
  • - 1/2 red onion or 1 small red onion
  • - Bunch of cilantro coriander, chopped
  • - 1 can of corn
  • - 1 lime juiced
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 can of tuna
  • - 4 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables:

  • - Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat if desired), and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Chop the cilantro finely.

Mix the Salad:

  • - In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, chopped cilantro, and drained corn.

Prepare the Dressing:

  • - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Combine with Tuna:

  • - Add the drained tuna to the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Add Dressing and Mayo:

  • - Pour the lime dressing over the tuna and vegetables. Add mayonnaise and gently toss everything together until well combined.

Adjust Seasoning:

  • - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with more salt, pepper, or lime juice.

Chill and Serve:

  • - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.