Black Bean Tuna Salad

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A quick and healthy tuna salad with a different twist. I put this together for lunch today, just tossing together what sounded good. The flavors came together nicely, I thought, so I am posting the recipe. It was great served in a whole-wheat tortilla.

by GaylaJ·published 2005-04-19

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Lunch/Snacks

Servings

(4–6)

Total time

10 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

226 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

2 (6 ounce) cans solid albacore tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (I do this in a strainer)black-beans
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
3 tablespoons chopped red onionsred-onion
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantrocilantro
1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used light)mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon chili powderchili-powder
1/4 teaspoon cumincumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperpepper
1/4 teaspoon saltsalt
fresh ground pepper, to tastepepper

Instructions (3 steps)

01In a medium-sized bowl, flake tuna with a fork; add beans, chiles, onions, and cilantro and toss to combine.
02In a small bowl, stir together remaining ingredients; add to tuna mixture and carefully toss to incorporate ingredients.
03Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.

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