This citrusy take on tuna salad is perfect for late-summer days. The cold salad makes a great main dish or appetizer that -- thanks to all the vegetables -- tastes fresh and light while still packing a bit of heat.
For those wishing to cut out some of the calories, light mayonnaise can be substituted in place of regular mayonnaise.
Papa Eloy's Tuna Salad
20 ounces quality tuna in water, drained, about 4 cans
½ cup mayonnaise
3 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
5 to 6 green onions, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, cut into chunks
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
½ teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper
Mix the tuna and mayonnaise in a large bowl, breaking up the tuna into smaller pieces, until evenly blended.
Sprinkle the chopped tomatoes with a bit of salt and pepper; toss into the bowl. Add green onions, cilantro, avocados and jalapenos to the bowl. Add lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information: Each serving contains approximately 385 calories, 31 g protein, 23 g fat, 56 mg cholesterol, 19 g carbohydrate, 798 mg sodium and 8 g fiber.
Carbohydrate choices: 1.
Food on 09/10/2014