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Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad

Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad for a Refreshing, Healthy Lunch

This Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad combines rich avocados and protein-packed tuna, perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Wild Tuna packed with protein
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 stalk Celery minced
  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 units Avocados ripe yet firm
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adjusted to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or Olive Oil for richness
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Optional Ingredients for Extra Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Diced Bell Peppers for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or Cumin for added flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine one can of wild tuna, finely diced red onion, minced celery, chopped cucumber, and freshly chopped parsley.
  2. Cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into the same bowl. Mash the avocado to your desired creamy texture.
  3. Drizzle in the juice of one lemon over the mashed avocado mixture, followed by 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil or olive oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  4. Taste the Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
  5. Serve the salad immediately on whole-grain toast, in lettuce wraps, or alongside a fresh side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to five days.

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