Side dishe for 3
Mexican Tuna Salad
$3.38for 430 minServes 3
This no-cook Mexican-style salad combines chopped tomato, onion, garlic, pepper, herbs, and oil for a fresh dish.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn kernels, 0.25 oz$0.09/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.03Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.1 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price | |
| Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price | |
| Jalapeno peppers, 1$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price | |
| Fresh tomatoes, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price | |
| Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.47Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.54 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$0.85 per serving$3.38 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp mazola corn oil
- 1/3 cup white onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1 cup tomato
- 1 small branch thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 2 branches parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried mexican oregano
- salt & pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Chop the onion, garlic, serrano pepper, and tomato into small pieces.
- Strip the thyme and parsley leaves from their stems, then chop the parsley.
- Toss the vegetables and herbs with corn oil, Mexican oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cover and chill the salad for 20 minutes before serving.
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