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Avocado Tuna Salad

Avocado Tuna Salad: A Creamy, Protein-Packed Delight

Avocado Tuna Salad is a quick, nutritious meal combining creamy avocado and protein-packed tuna for a delicious, healthy option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Tuna canned in water or oil
  • 1 large Avocado ripe
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup Celery chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro/Parsley fresh, chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Lettuce Leaves for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all your ingredients, drain the canned tuna, and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
  2. Dice the red onion, cucumber, celery, and avocado into small pieces.
  3. Rinse fresh herbs and chop them finely.
  4. Mash the avocado in a bowl until smooth yet slightly chunky.
  5. Stir in lemon juice to the mashed avocado.
  6. Fold in the tuna gently with the avocado mixture.
  7. Add chopped vegetables and herbs, stirring gently.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. If using, fold in cherry tomatoes.
  10. Serve immediately on its own or on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Best enjoyed fresh.

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