Black Bean And Tomato Jalapeño Tuna Salad

This simple black bean and tomato jalapeno tuna salad is a delicious appetizer, perfect for summer picnics or hearty lunch.

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This delicious and simple black bean and tomato jalapeno tuna recipe is the type of recipe I'd expect as someone who can't indulge in typical pasta salads or really any salads that have too many carbs...because if you are sensitive to carbs, you know what that feels like. But this protein-rich salad has you covered!

When the owners of St. Jude Tuna asked me to create a recipe with this exquisite jalapeno tuna, I knew it had to be something that takes nothing away from the fish but highlights it all the more. I wanted to use every single bit of the can minus the actual can, so this recipe wastes nothing.

I kept this dish fresh and light by combining ripe baby tomatoes with corn, black beans, and avocado, adding chunks of this beautiful Jalapeño tuna and using the liquid to create a simple refreshing dressing with olive oil, cumin, coriander, lemon, and oregano. It’s a burst of flavor in every bite and the tuna truly adds an unmatched flavor to this salad.

If you're a canned tuna lover like me and like to keep things simple, you're in luck as there are plenty more recipes to love. Check out this weeknight tarragon pasta with canned tuna, these tuna chickpea cakes with lemon caper mayo, simply the best cannellini bean salad with tuna and artichoke hearts, or this curried tuna and chickpea salad.

About This Recipe

• It's quick and easy
• Protein rich
• Can be made low carb
• Perfect for picnics or gatherings
• Great for a filling lunch

Ingredients Needed

• St. Jude Organic Jalapeño Tuna (reserve liquid)
• Grape Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Organic corn
• Green onion
• Fresh cilantro
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Ground Coriander
• Ground Cumin
• Dried Oregano
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

Let's Make It

Step 1. In a small bowl, drain Jalapeño Tuna liquid. Add olive oil, herbs, cumin, coriander, oregano salt, lemon and pepper. Whisk well and set aside.

Step 2. In a medium bowl combine, tomatoes, avocado, corn, and beans and gently break up chunks of tuna on top.

Step 3. Add the dressing, cilantro, and green onion and toss until all ingredients are incorporated. Serve right away.