Avocado Tuna Salad
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5.0
108 reviews
Excellent
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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
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This Avocado Tuna Salad is a simple, packed with protein twist on traditional tuna salad. Just a few fresh ingredients give this salad an amazing flavor for a healthy lunch or as a side dish.
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Ingredients
- 9-10 oz tuna in water drained and flaked - (2) 5 oz. cans or (3) 3oz. pouches
- 2 large avocados 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 and pepper to taste
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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
- Use a good quality solid albacore canned tuna.
- Add a tablespoon of dijon mustard for a little extra tang.
- Add in a few cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper or sliced celery, if desired.
- Substitute green onions or sweet onions if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
676mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12.4mg
(14%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition 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.
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5.0
108 reviews
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