Description
This Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe is a delightful blend of creamy avocado and protein-packed tuna, making it the perfect choice for a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad that bursts with flavor from fresh veggies and zesty dressing. Enjoy it on its own, as a dip with tortilla chips, or on whole-grain toast for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz canned tuna in oil (drained)
- 1 English cucumber (sliced)
- 2 large avocados (peeled and sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber and red onion; peel and slice the avocados.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cucumber, avocado, red onion, tuna, and cilantro.
- Add seasoning: Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and serve: Gently mix until well combined; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use firm avocados to prevent mushiness. Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Experiment by adding hard-boiled eggs or chickpeas for extra protein.