Best 4 Black Bean Tuna Salad Recipes

Black bean tuna salad is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic tuna salad. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's a great way to use up leftover black beans. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It can be served on a sandwich, in a wrap, or on top of a salad. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that's good for you too.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) cans solid albacore tuna, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (I do this in a strainer)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
3 tablespoons chopped red onions
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup mayonnaise (I used light)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

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

BLACK BEAN TUNA SALAD

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This quick, cool summer or fall salad is very filling and suitable for a light-meal main dish.

Provided by my3girls

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup mayonnaise
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons bacon bits
½ lemon, juiced
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until cooled completely; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Mix black beans, tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, bacon bits, lemon juice, and black pepper with the macaroni. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 393.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BLACK BEAN AND CORN TUNA SALAD

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I came up with this recipe when my grandmother overloaded me with Black Beans that were left on her porch by a local church organization.

Provided by Skipps Kitchen

Categories Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (16 ounce) can corn
2 (8 ounce) cans tuna in water
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons creole seasoning

Steps:

Combine Mayo and Creole Seasoning.
Drain Tuna and Corn.
Drain and Rinse Black Beans.
Combine all with the seasoned mayo.
Enjoy on a corn tortilla!
Note: you can adjust the Creole seasoning to your taste!

TUNA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WRAPS

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Categories Sandwich Bean

Yield 6 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) tuna in olive oil, drained
3/4 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced Serrano peppers
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 large butter lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beans, tuna, tomatoes, onion, peppers, oil and lime juice. Toss gently, being careful to keep tuna in bite-size pieces. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour. Add parsley and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Spoon tuna salad into lettuce leaves. Fold up leaves and eat taco style. Servings: 6 Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 270; Total fat 17g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 200mg; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 5g; Protein 18g; ; Vitamin A 25%DV*; Vitamin C 20%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 10%DV * Daily Value

Tips:

For a creamier tuna salad, use canned tuna packed in oil instead of water.
To add a bit of crunch to your tuna salad, try adding some chopped celery, red onion, or bell pepper.
If you're looking for a healthier tuna salad, try using Greek yogurt or avocado instead of mayonnaise.
For a more flavorful tuna salad, try adding some chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or chives.
If you're making tuna salad ahead of time, be sure to store it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Black bean tuna salad is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic tuna salad. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With so many different ways to make black bean tuna salad, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.

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