Avocado Tuna Salad
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Avocado Tuna Salad
Description
The Avocado Tuna Salad features albacore tuna drained and combined with mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, and lime juice to create a savory, herbaceous protein base. Separately, ripe avocado is peeled, chopped, and lightly mashed with lime juice and salt to maintain color and add a slightly creamy texture with some chunks. The salad is assembled by layering half of the avocado, followed by half the tuna mixture, then finished with fresh pico de gallo salsa, repeating the layers for a second serving.
This method produces a balanced salad with contrasting creamy avocado, tender tuna, and crisp, tangy salsa. The lime juice incorporated into both avocado and tuna components enhances the flavor and keeps the avocado from browning. Salt seasoning is adjusted to taste in both avocado and tuna layers.
With about 5 net carbs per serving, this salad works well as a low-carb option for lunch or light dinner. It can be served on its own or with leafy greens or crackers. Fresh pico de gallo adds a burst of freshness and texture to the dish.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces albacore tuna drained
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh
- 2 tablespoon lime juiced
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Drain the tuna in the can.
- In a bowl mix tuna, mayonnaise, cilantro and juice from half a lime. Add salt to taste and stir it all together
- Peel and chop the avocado before placing it in a bowl. Squeeze the remaining half of a lime over it and lightly mash the avocado leaving some chunks. Salt to taste.
- On a plate make a layer with half of the avocado. Then layer half of the tuna on top of that. Finish it with a layer of fresh pico de gallo salsa. Repeat for a second serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice on avocado immediately after peeling to prevent browning.
- The layered assembly keeps textures distinct and visually appealing when serving.
- Contains approximately 5 net carbs per serving, suitable for low-carb diets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3oz | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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