Avocado Tuna Salad
Savor the refreshing flavors of our Avocado Tuna Salad, a creamy, protein-packed dish featuring ripe avocados and tender tuna. Perfect for warm afternoons or quick lunches, this salad combines fresh vegetables and zesty lemon juice for a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Ready in minutes, it’s a versatile option that can be enjoyed on its own, in wraps, or on whole-grain bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery stalks, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Drain the tuna and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth but slightly chunky. Stir in lemon juice.
- Add drained tuna, chopped red onion, and diced celery to the avocado mixture. Gently fold until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust as desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg