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Southwest Black Bean and Corn Tuna Salad

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Lauren
This Southwest Black Bean and Corn Tuna Salad is one of the best quick lunch options for spring and summer! It has all the southwest flavors you love in a highly portable, no-reheat recipe that is less than 200 calories and packs 23 grams of protein per serving! 
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Ingredients

  • 3 (5-oz.) cans tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup corn (105g) frozen or canned
  • 1/2 cup black beans (105g) rinsed & drained
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup red onion (80g) finely diced
  • 1/3 light mayo (80g) or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Fold using a wooden spoon until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking. 
  • Serve as a sandwich, on an open-faced piece of toast, in a lettuce wrap or eat straight up!

Notes

Feel free to double or half this recipe as needed!
To store: Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. 
Substitutions: If you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can use any fresh herbs you have on hand. If you don’t have any fresh herbs, you can use 2 Tbsp dried cilantro instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of tuna salad (186g) | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 3.3g