Best 2 Fiesta Tuna Salad Recipes

**Fiesta Tuna Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Dish**

As the weather warms up, our taste buds crave lighter, brighter flavors. This fiesta tuna salad is the perfect dish for a summer lunch or dinner. It's packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.

In this article, you'll find two variations of this delicious salad. The classic fiesta tuna salad is made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and red bell pepper. The avocado fiesta tuna salad adds a creamy, rich flavor to the mix. Both salads are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

So grab your favorite swimsuit, head to the beach, and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful fiesta tuna salad!

**Recipes Included:**

* Classic Fiesta Tuna Salad
* Avocado Fiesta Tuna Salad

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FIESTA TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES

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Sometimes I make a tuna melt out of this sandwich and serve warm. The tuna salad spread is also yummy as a dip. -Kimberly Stewart, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cans (5 ounces each) white water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 large red onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 loaves (14 ounces each) ciabatta bread, split
3/4 pound sliced pepper Jack cheese
12 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; spread over bread bottoms. Layer with cheese and lettuce. Replace bread tops. Cut each loaf into six slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

FIESTA TUNA SALAD

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This is definately going to be your next party salad!! A refreshing tuna, avacado, cherry tomato and lime salad in a Margarita glass with a green chili aioli sauce. I love to serve this to guests because not only does it look like FUN it tastes as GOOD as it looks!!!

Provided by Laurie Figone

Categories Tuna Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 can(s) albacore tuna (7 oz. each) drained
3 Tbsp red onions, diced
3 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 c cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 c mayonnaise
1 can(s) fire roasted diced chilies (4 oz. can)
1 tsp mrs. dash fiesta lime seasoning
1 large avocados, diced
4 margarita glasses for serving

Steps:

1. Mix together tuna, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Then gently fold in avocado.
2. Put mayonaise and chilies into blender and pulse until creamy.
3. Layer 1/3 cup tuna mixture in each glass, then 2 TBSP. dressing and then 2 TBSP. tomatoes. Make another layer ending with tomatoes.

Tips:

Choose the right tuna. Canned tuna is a convenient and affordable option, but be sure to choose tuna that is packed in water or oil and not packed in brine. Brine can make the tuna salad too salty.

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the tuna salad will be. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Don't overmix the tuna salad. Overmixing can make the tuna salad mushy. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.

Chill the tuna salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and make the tuna salad more refreshing.

Serve the tuna salad on a variety of breads or crackers. Tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be served on sandwiches, crackers, or even as a dip.

Conclusion:

Fiesta tuna salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it classic or spicy, there is a fiesta tuna salad recipe out there for you.