Easy No-Mayo Mexican Tuna Salad

Want to get rid of that can of tuna that’s been sitting around in your pantry forever? Try this Easy Mexican Tuna Salad: Add some corn, beans and a couple of spices (no mayo though) to give that fish a whole new flavor you didn’t know was possible!

How I know this combination was possible is because a few – more than just a few at this point, something like 8-9 – years ago, I had a beyond amazing canned tuna salad.

Insalatissime. That’s what it was. It was so freakin good, that weird name just got its own spot in my mind.

If I remember right, it was one of my uncles who was visiting from some country in the middle east who had gotten us a couple cans. One spoonful and I wished they were available at my own grocery store. It was nothing like I’d ever had before. 

And this wasn’t just me either. My sister had the exact same thoughts.

Anyway, for some reason I remembered it the other day, and really started craving it. So I found it online (good thing I had that name lying around my brain), looked at that picture on the box to see what all went in there, and attempted a recreation.

Now of course this doesn’t taste exactly like Insalatissime, but it sure does come close. Quite close.

The best part though, is that its super healthy. Although Mexican-inspired, this tuna salad has no oil or mayo. Its a fat-free, protein-packed alternative for your packed sandwiches or post-workout lunches.

Not into seafood, try this also low fat protein-packed Crunchy Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad instead!

Easy No-Mayo Mexican Tuna Salad

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Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Servings: 2 cups

Calories: 105kcal

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Try this Easy Mexican Tuna Salad for a whole new flavor of tuna you didn't know was possible! All you need is some corn, beans and a couple of spices, but no mayo!

Ingredients

• 3 oz Canned Tuna, 85g
• ¼ cup Black Beans, Canned (65g) or Cooked from dry (19g)
• ¼ cup Corn Kernels, Fresh or Thawed from frozen, 37g
• 2 Tbsp Red Onion, Chopped, 20g
• 2 Tbsp Red Bell Peppers, Chopped, 18g
• 1 tsp Jalapeño Peppers, Chopped Finely, 7g
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• ¼ tsp Cumin
• ¼ tsp Paprika

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cumin and paprika.
• Flake tuna and combine with beans, corn, onions and peppers in a large bowl and mix evenly.
• Add dressing and toss to combine.
• Serve with tortilla chips, as a filling for paninis or atop salad greens.

Notes

Product Recommendation:

• Safe Catch Elite Pure Wild Tuna

Nutrition:

• Servings: 2 cups | Serving size: 1 cup
• Calories: 105kcal
• Fat: 1g | Saturated fat: 0.1g
• Carbohydrates: 11.6g | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 2.1g
• Protein: 14.9g