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Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe with Jalapeños

January 18, 2011
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I really have no idea whether this recipe is actually Mexican or not. It has avocado and jalapeños and other things commonly found in Mexican cooking so I’m taking liberties. Nonetheless, it is a lighter, more vibrant twist on the mayo-laden classic and has enough texture and heft to be more of a main course salad than a sandwich filler. 



This is one of those dinners I made once, in a rush, with whatever I had on hand, really not expecting anything magical, only to sit down, begin eating and think, dang I’m good! Yeah, that’s right, I said it. I’m not too modest to admit greatness when I make a mountain out of the mole hill that is my veggie drawer. 


Buy the best tuna packed in oil that you can find—there is not much to this salad so every ingredient really stands out. The quality of the tuna is as important as the oil it’s packed in, the oil acts as the salad dressing and you will definitely taste it if it is rancid or fishy. 


I’m still searching for this canned tuna we used to buy in Italy that had a picture of a weather-beaten fisherman on the can. That was the best tasting tuna I have ever eaten, but have not been able to find it in the US or online. If anyone knows what I’m talking about and knows where to buy it I will be forever indebted to you. 

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Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe

A vibrant take on the classic tuna salad recipe with flavors of Mexico like jalapeños, avocados, and lime.

  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 4 ounces mixed greens, washed and thoroughly dried

Instructions

  1. Combine tuna (oil and all), jalapeños, avocado, cucumber, shallot, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt. 
  2. Divide greens between 4 plates, top with tuna salad and serve. 

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    Reply Anna A. January 19, 2011 at 6:24 am

    This is my kind of tuna salad!

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    Reply Kate Ramos January 19, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    Awesome! Let me know if you try it!

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    Reply Catfish John July 19, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Hi Kate, I think you might be looking for Ortiz tuna. It’s my favorite, and widely available in Italian deli here in London, although it’s actually Spanish. Try searching for ‘Ortiz bonito del Norte’ to find a US supplier. It’s really good in your recipe!

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    Reply Kate Ramos August 10, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I am searching for it right now! Thanks Catfish John!

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