Southwest Tuna and Corn Salad
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 1/2 cupsThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes very good leftovers.
Ingredients
| 2 pepper Poblano Pepper |
| 4 ounce Semisoft goat cheese (crumbled) |
| 2 can Canned no-salt added tuna fish in water (drained) |
| 1 tsp. Paprika |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 4 medium ear Corn, sweet, yellow, raw (kernels cut from cob) |
| 2 medium Red onion (diced) |
| 2 tsp.. Ground cumin |
| 2 tsp. no salt added chili powder |
| 1/2 cup Water |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds |
| 1 Large Red bell peppers (seeded and diced) |
Instructions
Roast for about 25 minutes until charred. Turn occasionally to cook evenly.
Remove from the oven and place in a paper bag to cool.
When cool, peel and seed the peppers and cut into large dice. Chill.
Place the goat cheese and tuna in a large mixing bowl.
While the peppers are roasting, place the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add the corn and cook until the corn begins to turn brown in some spots. Toss frequently.
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Toss frequently.
Add the cumin, chili powder, and water. Cook for about 5 minutes, while stirring to blend the spices and deglaze the pan.
Add the corn and onions to the bowl with the tuna.
Fold the salad together gently to melt the goat cheese.
Chill for about 15 minutes.
Add the salt, pumpkin seeds, and diced bell pepper. Fold together and chill well before serving.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
This salad is exactly what we mean when we say that we translate the Mediterranean diet for the American kitchen. There are the following points ticked off on your Mediterranean diet score: tuna (more fish), corn (whole grains), goat cheese (fermented dairy), pumpkin seeds (nuts and seeds), olive oil (quality fats), peppers and onions (vegetables). The only points missing are fruit (have some fresh berries for dessert) and alcohol in moderation (this is great served with a beer).