Avocado Tuna Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
16 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
352 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Avocado Tuna Salad
Description
This salad is composed by combining water-packed tuna with crunchy cucumber quarters, ripe yet firm diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro for herbal notes. The dressing made from lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper adds acidity, spice, and a smooth oily texture that brings the ingredients together. The salad is gently tossed to coat all components evenly while preserving the avocado’s shape without mashing.
The resulting dish is fresh and satisfying, suitable for quick lunches or light dinners. Its ingredients provide a mix of protein, healthy fats, and crisp vegetables without being heavy. Because it uses water-packed tuna and firm avocados, the salad maintains a pleasant texture without excess oiliness or mushiness.
This salad is best served immediately to retain the avocado’s shape and avoid browning. It can be eaten on its own or paired with crackers or bread to turn it into a more filling meal. The use of chili powder and cumin adds an earthy, warming spice tone that balances the brightness from lime juice and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 3 cans tuna water packed, drained
- 1 cup English cucumber quartered and sliced
- 1 avocado seeded, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the tuna, cucumber, avocado, red onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture; gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use water-packed tuna to control the fat content in the salad.
- Choose firm but ripe avocados to maintain texture and prevent mushiness when mixing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 820mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23.3mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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