How to Make Tex-Mex Tuna Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tex-Mex cuisine is known for its bold flavors and vibrant ingredients, and this Tex-Mex Tuna Salad is no exception. This fresh and zesty salad is perfect for a quick and easy meal that is bursting with flavor and packed with protein. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day or just a quick and healthy lunch option.

This recipe takes the traditional tuna salad and gives it a Tex-Mex twist with the addition of spicy jalapenos, tangy lime juice, and earthy cumin. The combination of can...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ cup sliced green onion
  • ½ cup sliced celery
  • ⅔ cup salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 12 medium taco shells

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
  • Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 438mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 399mg