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Julian's Festive Tuna Salad

Name: Julian's Festive Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) cans tuna, packed in olive oil; 1 red onion, diced; 1 orange bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon spicy salsa verde to taste

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This is my friend Julian's recipe for Tuna Salad. It is a spicier and heartier alternative to the mundane, mayonnaise-saturated Tuna Salad that most have grown accustomed to.

Recipe by Molly_Kristyn

Updated on October 5, 2021

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

4 (5 ounce) cans tuna, packed in olive oil
1 red onion, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
¼ cup mayonnaise (Optional)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
1 tablespoon spicy salsa verde to taste

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, red onion, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, black beans, canned chile peppers; mix in mayonnaise if desired. Season with cumin and salt and pepper; mix in cilantro, and salsa verde if desired.

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts and yield when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245	Calories
11g	Fat
13g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 663mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 59mg	294%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 423mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.