Description
This healthy avocado tuna salad blend recipe combines creamy avocado with protein-packed tuna, fresh herbs, and a citrus kick for a light and satisfying lunch idea. Perfect for quick, easy meals, high-protein lunches, or a low-carb salad option.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
2 cans solid white albacore tuna drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
2 tablespoons red onion finely diced (optional)
2 tablespoons cucumber or celery diced (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cut open the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash gently with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
2. Drain the canned tuna and add it to the bowl with the mashed avocado. Stir gently to combine.
3. Add in finely chopped fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If using, mix in diced red onion and cucumber or celery.
4. Give everything one final mix until well combined. Serve immediately in lettuce cups, on whole-grain toast, or chilled straight from the bowl.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh to maintain the vibrant green color.
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of garlic powder or chili flakes.
Use a piece of plastic wrap directly on the salad surface before refrigerating to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg