Tuna Quesadillas with Zesty Lime Sauce

Crispy golden tuna quesadillas filled with a creamy lime-cilantro tuna mixture and melted cheddar, served with a cool, tangy jalapeño-lime yogurt sauce for a bright, zesty kick.

These crispy tuna quesadillas are packed with a creamy, zesty filling of flaky tuna, fresh vegetables, lime, and cilantro, layered with melted cheddar inside golden toasted tortillas, then served with a cool and tangy jalapeño-lime yogurt sauce that adds a bright, flavorful kick to every bite.

Servings

2

Prep Time

10-15 minutes

Cook Time

15-20 minutes

Total Time

25-35 minutes

For the Quesadillas
1 (5-ounce) can of tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped (optional, for spice)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
4 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese)
1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray

For the Zesty Lime Sauce
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
1 teaspoon capers, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Preparing the Tuna Filling
In a bowl, combine 1 (5-ounce) can tuna (drained and flaked) with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lime juice, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper, 1 small finely chopped jalapeño (optional, seeds removed), and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix until well combined.

Making the Zesty Lime Sauce
In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup mayonnaise, the juice of 1 lime, 1 minced jalapeño pepper, 1 teaspoon minced capers, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon dried dill until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Assembling the Quesadillas
Lay out 4 flour tortillas (8-inch size) and spread the tuna mixture evenly over half of each tortilla. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided among tortillas) over the filling, then fold each tortilla in half to enclose.

Cooking the Quesadillas
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter (or use cooking spray). Cook the quesadillas one or two at a time for about 2–3 minutes per side, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with the zesty lime sauce on the side for dipping.