Tuna Stuffed Avocados
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
4784 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Stuffed Avocados
Description
This recipe combines avocado halves with a tuna salad made by mixing canned albacore tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, red onion, chopped herbs like parsley or chives, and Dijon mustard with salt and pepper to taste. The creamy, rich avocado acts as a natural bowl for the flavorful tuna mixture, offering contrasting textures with its buttery softness against the crunchy celery and onions.
The flavor profile balances the richness of the mayo and avocado with the slight sharpness of mustard and freshness from the herbs. The salad is prepared quickly without cooking, relying on fresh ingredients and canned tuna for convenience. The filling is spooned generously onto each avocado half for an easy-to-eat portion.
These Tuna Stuffed Avocados suit situations where quick assembly is desirable, such as meal prepping lunches. The tuna salad can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days, while slicing the avocados daily preserves their texture and color. For group servings, rubbing lemon juice over avocado halves slows browning and discoloration.
Ingredients
- 4 avocado
- 2 tuna 5 ounce cans, prefer albacore tuna
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery diced, stalk
- 2 tbsp red onion diced
- 1-2 tbsp parsley chives and/or other herbs, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, herbs, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Stir together until well combined.
- Slice the avocados in half and remove the seed. Dollop a few spoonfuls of tuna salad onto each avocado half.
Notes
- The tuna salad can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days to save time on busy days.
- Slice avocados just before serving to maintain fresh texture and color.
- Applying lemon juice to avocado halves before filling can prevent browning when serving to a crowd.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4784 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478.4kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8g | 4% |
| Protein | 23.3g | 47% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 24.8mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 277.9mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 38% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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