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Healthy Avocado Tuna Salad
Easy to make with canned tuna, celery, avocado, and fresh herbs.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ½ Tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 10.5 oz canned tuna one can preferably packed in olive oil, drained
- ¾ Cup chopped celery
- ½ Small red onion Diced
- 1 Large ripe avocado chopped
- ¼ Cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, and zest. Season with some salt and pepper set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, celery, red onion, and cilantro. Add chopped avocados and pour the prepared dressing.
- Stir well to combine, taste and adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Garnish with more chopped cilantro and serve the salad with greens of choice or crackers.
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- you may use lemons in place of lime
- If you don't have red onions use white
- Tuna in water is ok to use too but we prefer packed in oil for this recipe
- If you don't have any celery try cucumber or radish for some crunchiness
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up 2-3 days.
- Serve cold when ready to eat
- We do not recommend freezing
Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
495mg
(21%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
268IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.