Description
Cilantro Lime Tuna Salad
This Easy Tuna Salad Recipe is boosted with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Enjoy it as a refreshing salad on its own, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) cans tuna in water ( (liquid drained))
- 1/3 cup red onion, small dice
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro ((stems included))
- 1 lime, juice of
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoons mustard (I used my bold homemade mustard recipe)
- 1 pickled jalapeno, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno brine
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Instructions
- Start by draining the cans of tuna and adding them to a mixing bowl. Place bowl of tuna aside.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the onion, garlic, cilantro, juice of the lime, mayo, mustard, pickled jalapeno, brine, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna and gently mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Enjoy right away. Serve with whole-grain bread, a wrap, or a bed of lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salad
- Cuisine: American