This Tex-Mex Tuna Salad is a vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. By combining flaked solid white tuna with zesty Pace Picante Sauce, cool sour cream, and warm ground cumin, you create a creamy yet spicy filling that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. The addition of crisp celery, sharp green onions, and briny olives adds wonderful texture and depth. Serve it nestled in warm taco shells for a handheld meal, or spoon it over shredded lettuce and surround it with tortilla chips for a casual family-style platter. It&# 226;ÂÂs a versatile dish that brings together bold Mexican-inspired flavors with the simplicity of a salad.
Tex-Mex Tuna Salad
Description
This Tex-Mex Tuna Salad is a vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. By combining flaked solid white tuna with zesty Pace Picante Sauce, cool sour cream, and warm ground cumin, you create a creamy yet spicy filling that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. The addition of crisp celery, sharp green onions, and briny olives adds wonderful texture and depth. Serve it nestled in warm taco shells for a handheld meal, or spoon it over shredded lettuce and surround it with tortilla chips for a casual family-style platter. It&# 226;ÂÂs a versatile dish that brings together bold Mexican-inspired flavors with the simplicity of a salad.Ingredients
Directions
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Drain the tuna thoroughly and flake it into small pieces using a fork.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flaked tuna, sliced olives (or green onions), and sliced celery.
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In a small separate bowl, whisk together the Picante Sauce (or sour cream), sour cream, and ground cumin until smooth.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the tuna and vegetable mixture.
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Gently toss everything together until the tuna is evenly coated and creamy.
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If serving in tacos: Line each taco shell with a lettuce leaf.
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Spoon the tuna mixture into the prepared taco shells.
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Alternatively, for a plate service: Line individual plates with shredded lettuce.
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Spoon the tuna mixture onto the center of the lettuce bed.
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Arrange tortilla chips around the tuna mixture on the plate.
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Drizzle with additional Picante Sauce and top with extra sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 0.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
