Mexican Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore white tuna in water, (drained)
• 1 Roma tomato, (seeds and pulp removed, and finely diced)
• 1 jalapeño, (stemmed, seeded, and finely diced)
• ¼ cup finely diced red onion
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup mayonnaise ((full-fat or light))
• ¼ cup sour cream ((full-fat or light))
• ¼ cup Mexican crema
• 1 tablespoon lime juice ((about ½ a lime))
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño brine
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large ripe avocado, (peeled, pitted, and diced)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, add the drained tuna and gently flake it with a fork. Add the tomato, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, Mexican crema, lime juice, pickled jalapeño brine, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing into the large bowl and toss until everything is well coated. Gently fold in the diced avocados.

4. 4

   Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, tostadas, or lettuce cups.