Avocado Tuna Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
288 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Avocado Tuna Salad
Description
The salad brings together canned tuna drained and flaked, ripe avocados diced into cubes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced cucumber. Fresh cilantro brightens the flavor profile. The dressing consists of freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
The textures contrast between creamy avocado and firm tuna, complemented by crisp, slightly sharp onion and refreshing cucumber. The method involves a gentle toss to maintain the avocado's shape and freshness.
Additional ingredients like Dijon mustard or vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, or celery can be included for variation. Substitutions in onions are possible to suit preferences.
Ingredients
- 9-10 oz tuna drained and flaked - (2) 5 oz. cans or (3) 3oz. pouches, in water
- 2 large avocado peeled & sliced into cubes
- ½ English cucumber sliced
- ½ red onion sliced thin
- ¼ cup cilantro more if desired
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced avocado, thin sliced red onion and sliced cucumber and ¼ cup cilantro. ( more if you love like me)
- Drizzle salad ingredients with 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil and black pepper. See tip above about adding salt.
- Toss to combine and serve.
Notes
- Choose solid albacore canned tuna for best texture and flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard if a tangier dressing is desired.
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, or sliced celery for extra vegetables.
- Green onions or sweet onions may replace red onion according to taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12.4mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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