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Ensalada de Atún

Cultural Context

Ensalada de Atún is a popular dish in Mexico, often enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer. It showcases the country's love for fresh ingredients and flavors, combining tuna with colorful vegetables and zesty lime. This salad is a staple in many households and is frequently served during gatherings or casual lunches. Variations exist, with some adding fruits like apples or nuts for extra texture.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
tuna
pickle jalapeno juice
avocado oil or olive oil
1 lime (juice)
sour cream
mayonnaise
salt
lemon pepper
corn
bell pepper
cucumber
tomatoes
cilantro
purple onion
green onion
pickled jalapenos
carrots
smashed avocado
salsa

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned mackerel is often less expensive and has a similar texture

1

Drain the tuna, ensuring it is in water and not oil.

2

Transfer the drained tuna to a bowl and flake it with a fork.

3

Add pickle jalapeno juice to the flaked tuna.

4

Add a little bit of avocado oil or olive oil.

5

Squeeze the juice of one lime into the mixture.

6

Add sour cream and mayonnaise to the bowl.

7

Season with a little bit of salt and lemon pepper.

8

Mix all the ingredients together, adding more mayo or sour cream if desired.

9

If you prefer, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.

10

Add corn, diced bell pepper, cucumber (seeds removed), tomatoes (seeds removed), cilantro, purple onion, green onion, pickled jalapenos, and carrots to the bowl.

11

Fold all the ingredients together until well mixed.

12

Refrigerate the mixture until it's time to serve, about 15 minutes.

13

Serve the salad on a tostada, layering with smashed avocado first.

14

Top the salad with salsa before enjoying.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Tuna Salad
Local Name: Ensalada de Atún

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