Description
Avocado Tuna Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic tuna salad, combining creamy avocado with flavorful ingredients for a nutritious meal. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy days, whether you’re looking for a satisfying lunch, healthy snack, or picnic option. By replacing traditional mayonnaise with ripe avocado, you get all the creaminess without the extra calories. Zesty lemon juice and crunchy onion enhance the taste while keeping it light and fresh. Enjoy it served in avocado halves, whole grain wraps, or over a bed of greens for a delightful dining experience that’s both delicious and good for you.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 5 ounces cooked or canned wild tuna
- Sea salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add lemon juice and chopped onion to the mashed avocado and mix until combined.
- Fold in tuna, seasoning with sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately by filling the avocado shells with the salad mixture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg