Tired of the same ol’ salad? You know, lettuce with the same ol’ ingredients? Revamp your simple, predictable lunch, by making this protein-packed, nutritious, and oh-so filling black bean tuna salad instead.
I love salads, but when it comes to additions I can be quite finicky. I’m not a fan of raw veggies like peppers and broccoli in salads, nor can I stomach heavy calorie-laden dressings, like Caesar or Thousand Island.
Pasta salads are a great alternative to lettuce-based salads, but gluten-free pasta simply doesn’t cut it, especially since pasta salads taste best the day after (and gluten-free pasta does not!).
Needless to say, this limits my salad variations greatly. But I’m cool with that, because ever since I whipped up this delicious combo I have yet to crave anything but this black bean tuna salad.
The contrasting flavours and textures makes this salad a winner-creamy avocado and black beans, sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, rich tuna, earthy scallions, and tart lime juice.
In a nutshell, a wholesome, quick and healthy lunch that you can put together in just 5 minutes! Devour it in the comfort of your own home, or please an entire crowd by bringing this delicious side dish to a family barbecue.
This salad is delicious as is, but I’m sure extra additions, such as bell peppers, roasted corn, and perhaps some mango, would make it even more delicious. The simple, clean flavours of the olive oil and lime perfectly cut through the richness of the salad, but a touch of your favourite vinaigrette will also do the trick!
If you try this recipe (and love it!) be sure to snap a pic and tag me onInstagram with #bitesforfoodies so I can see your creation!
Healthy and fun. I know some folks in this family that will absolutely love this. This pasta salad is the perfect recipe for summer.
Thanks Jennifer!
That looks quite delicious. With it being so hot outside, pasta salads really are the way to go. i’ll be shying away from hot dishes for a few more months.
So true…it’s amazing how much our diets change based on the seasons…
This looks so great! I love Avocado!
That looks so delicious! I’ve been thinking of ways to have more seafood and this looks like such a great lunch idea for me. Can’t wait to try it!
I would LOVE this! I love tuna salad and love different variations. I also love black beans. Yum. Thanks for this recipe!
They are seriously one of my favourite combos!
Salad is my thing as well esp. nowadays I am trying to stay fit and healthy. Adding some variety of fresh veggies on my salad is a good idea.
I could eat salad every day…there are so many variations!
Fresh and easy salad. I have made something similar just not with Tuna. I have added chicken before. It is one of my favorite easy summer salads I will have to try the tuna option too.
I’m not a meat eater but I think chicken would be delicious in this too!
This looks amazing! I’m really into eating tuna salad the old fashioned way, I didnt know you could add things like black beans and avocado. This looks really good. I’ll probably make this after Memorial day as a lighter alternative, because we are going to eat sooooo much BBQ 🙂
I love an old fashioned tuna salad too! If you ever want to switch it up try adding mashed avocado instead of mayo! It’s delicious!
Mmmm black tuna salad looks amazing! The bowl of salad has different textures and flavors with elements in different colors as well. It’s interesting to know how one spoonful filled with various ingredients would taste like.
Would you believe I have never had a bean salad before!! I love that you put tuna in this, perfect way to add protein in to it. This looks so good, I need to make this to try it.
Really? I need to eat more protein (and I don’t eat meat) so I’ve learned to experiment with more flavours and it seems to me that tuna goes good with everything!
I love all the ingredients so I am sure it will taste delish. The tuna kinda threw me, but I thought the same thing when told about apple and tuna sandwiches and those are delish, so I will have to be brave and give this one a shot. Your pictures look amazing!
Wait, now the apple and tuna sandwiches are throwing ME off, lol! I’ve never heard of that! I’ll have to be brave and try your recipe 😉
Now that is a grown up Tuna Salad! It looks oh so good, too. Love how you added black beans and avocado to it. I’ll be looking forward to the next time I have Tuna Salad now!
‘Grown up’ tuna salad…I like it! 😉
This Black Bean Tuna Salad sounded pretty good… I was thinking “yeah, maybe I’ll make it” until you mentioned adding it into a pita. TOTALLY sold now! I love salads in pitas and will definitely be giving this a try soon!
Awesome! This will keep you full for a while!
I love salads, especially in the summer. This one looks so delicious. I am not a fan of black beans, but I think this is worth a try. I love that this looks easy to make.
You could substitute the black beans with navy beans, chickpeas, or even lentils!
All of my favorites in one bowl!!! Yummy!! I could totally enjoy this for lunch at work. I know my coworkers would want a try too!!
It’s so simple and easy to make, but it’s become one of my favourites!
This back bean tuna salad looks awesome. I am not a fish person, but I know some white meat chicken would do great with this and I love that you avocados in it. I know mixed with the beans it can give it a creamy texture.
I’m not a meat person (lol!) but I’m sure some chicken would be delicious in this too.
This sounds like a nice and hearty salad for the summer. I love the combination of black beans, tuna and avocado. I think I’ll try this recipe. And yes, it would be great with tortilla chips!
I bought these lime-flavoured tortillas at a specialty store (can’t remember the brand name) and they were perfect with this salad!