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Avocado Tuna Salad

Avocado Tuna Salad: Quick, Creamy Goodness for Your Day

This Avocado Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy recipe packed with flavors and textures, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Tuna Opt for tuna in water or oil, drained
  • 1 Ripe Avocado Mash until smooth
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Celery Diced
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro or Parsley Fresh herbs
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, optional
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Leaves For serving, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Avocado Tuna Salad, ensuring the canned tuna is well-drained.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe avocado until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
  3. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice to your mashed avocado, mixing well.
  4. Stir in the drained tuna, mixing gently to combine with the avocado mixture.
  5. Add the diced red onion, cucumber, and celery to the bowl, folding gently into the mixture.
  6. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mixture, adjusting to taste.
  7. If desired, mix in halved cherry tomatoes and gently fold them into the salad.
  8. Serve immediately on its own, spread on toast, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best experience, enjoy your salad fresh. If storing, consume within a day.

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