Description
Refreshing avocado tuna salad brings Mediterranean flavors to your plate with minimal ingredients. Quick preparation and protein-packed nutrition make this dish a perfect lunch or light dinner option you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cans (5 ounces/142 grams each) tuna in water, drained
Produce:
- 2 small ripe avocados, cubed
- 3/4 cup red onions, minced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend canned tuna and ripe avocado using a fork, creating a textured consistency with small chunks of fish and creamy avocado.
- Incorporate remaining ingredients, gently folding them into the tuna-avocado mixture to ensure even distribution of flavors and maintain a light, fresh texture.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring a balanced blend of tangy, creamy, and savory notes.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or plate, presenting it alongside crisp crackers, toasted bread slices, or crunchy chips for a satisfying meal or snack.
Notes
- Mash avocado gently to create a creamy texture without completely losing its chunky character, ensuring a satisfying bite in every spoonful.
- Choose fresh, high-quality canned tuna packed in water for a lighter, cleaner taste that complements the rich avocado smoothly.
- Customize the salad by adding diced red onions, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice for extra brightness and depth of flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, with a layer of plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning of the avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg