Description
Elevate your meals with this easy and nutritious Avocado Tuna Salad, ready in just 15 minutes. This creamy dish combines the rich flavors of ripe avocados with savory tuna, making it a satisfying meal loaded with healthy fats and protein. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, it can be served on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop fresh greens. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personalized touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and diced red onion.
- Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl and mash until creamy but chunky.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix gently until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For added crunch, mix in chopped celery or bell peppers.
To prevent browning of the avocado, squeeze extra lemon juice on top before storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg