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Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe

Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe That Will Change Your Lunch Game

Delight in this Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe, an exciting blend of flavors perfect for a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna Drained
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo Or diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Diced Cucumbers For crunch
  • 1/2 cup Garbanzo Beans For added protein
  • 1 tablespoon Diced Jalapeños For spice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Fork
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain the albacore tuna thoroughly in a colander. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna with mayonnaise and finely chopped cilantro. Squeeze half of the lime juice into the mixture and season with salt to taste.
  2. Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a separate bowl. Lightly mash it with a fork and mix in the remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  3. Spread a layer of the mashed avocado on a large plate or individual serving dishes. Top with the seasoned tuna mixture and finish with a layer of pico de gallo.
  4. Chill the assembled avocado tuna salad in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest avocados and tuna for the best flavor. Always add lime juice to the avocado immediately after mashing to prevent browning.

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