Julian's Festive Tuna Salad

This is my friend Julian's recipe for Tuna Salad. It is a spicier and heartier alternative to the mundane, mayonnaise-saturated Tuna Salad that most have grown accustomed to.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
• 4 (5 ounce) cans tuna, packed in olive oil
• ¼ cup mayonnaise (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon spicy salsa verde to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, red onion, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, black beans, canned chile peppers; mix in mayonnaise if desired. Season with cumin and salt and pepper; mix in cilantro, and salsa verde if desired.