Description
This avocado tuna salad recipe offers a creamy, healthy twist on a classic, perfect for sandwiches or as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna and mashed avocado.
- Add the diced red onion, chopped cilantro or parsley, and lime or lemon juice to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients gently until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a finely diced celery stalk.
- Adjust the amount of red onion and herbs to your preference.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh due to the avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg