Ensalada de Atún

Ensalada de Atún is a refreshing and light Mexican salad that combines the richness of tuna with vibrant vegetables and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a low-carb lunch, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ensalada de Atún
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • canned tuna - 200 grams, drained
  • avocado - 1 medium, diced
  • cucumber - 1 medium, diced
  • cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
  • red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
  • cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • salt - to taste
  • black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced avocado, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein which helps with muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil that support heart health.

Tags

MexicanLow CarbLunch