Description
Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together the creamy richness of ripe avocados and the protein-packed goodness of tuna. Perfect for a quick lunch or meal prep, this salad is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to suit any occasion. With its fresh vegetables and zesty dressing, it offers a satisfying flavor that will please your taste buds while keeping your health in check. Enjoy it on its own, as a sandwich filling, or even stuffed in lettuce wraps for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans wild tuna
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ small red onion, finely diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- ¾ cup cucumber, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2½ tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine canned tuna with diced onion, celery, cucumber, parsley, and mashed avocados.
- Drizzle with avocado oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir well to combine until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg