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Avocado Tuna Salad

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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)
  2. Drizzle salad ingredients with 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil and black pepper. See tip above about adding salt.
  3. 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

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

% 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.