Avocado Tuna Salad
This Avocado Tuna Salad is a creamy, nutritious, and delicious twist on the classic tuna salad. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant flavors, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a satisfying snack. The creamy avocado adds richness while the tuna provides a protein punch, making this a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cans (5 oz) tuna in water or oil, drained
1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the cans of tuna and place the tuna in a medium-sized bowl. Use a fork to break up the tuna into smaller pieces.
- In a separate bowl, peel and mash the ripe avocado until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, you can leave it slightly more textured.
- Add the mashed avocado, red onion, and celery to the bowl with tuna. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley or dill. Serve on a bed of greens, in a wrap, or on whole-grain crackers.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers.
- If you prefer a tangier taste, replace some of the avocado with Greek yogurt.
- For a spicy version, stir in cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Feel free to swap the tuna for shredded chicken, chickpeas, or salmon for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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