Tuna Tostadas
A Mexican-inspired dish featuring crispy tostadas topped with tuna, fresh vegetables, and zesty seasonings for a refreshing and crunchy bite.
Ingredients
- 8 tostadas (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cans tuna (drained) or 2 fresh tuna steaks (seared and flaked)
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Salsa or hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare tostadas by frying or baking tortillas until crispy.
- In a bowl, mix tuna, onion, tomato, jalapeño, lime juice, mayo, and cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread avocado over each tostada.
- Top with tuna mixture and garnish with salsa or hot sauce.
- Serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh tuna for a more gourmet version.
- Store-bought tostadas save time, but homemade taste fresher.
- Adjust lime juice and chili for preferred spice level.
- For creaminess, add sour cream or chipotle mayo.
- Best enjoyed fresh to maintain crunch.