Description
Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad is a delicious, nutrient-packed dish that combines the richness of avocados with protein-rich tuna and crisp vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch or meal prep, this salad is both dairy-free and aligns with popular diets like paleo, Whole30, and keto. With its vibrant flavors and creamy texture, you’ll find it hard to resist! This versatile recipe can be served on toast, in lettuce wraps, or as a filling for bell peppers. Enjoy it fresh or prepare it ahead of time for easy grab-and-go meals throughout your week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans wild tuna
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ small red onion
- 3 celery stalks
- ¾ cup cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dice the red onion, chop the celery and cucumber, and pit the avocados.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, onion, celery, cucumber, and avocados.
- Mash the avocados to your desired creaminess using a fork or masher.
- Add avocado oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg