Description
A quick and delicious tapas recipe combining creamy avocado with savory tuna, enhanced by fresh herbs and a hint of lemon. Perfect for a light snack or appetizer, served on toasted baguette slices, crackers, or cucumber rounds.
Ingredients
Scale
Tapas Mixture
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 small shallot or 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika or chili flakes (optional)
Serving
- Toasted baguette slices, crackers, or cucumber rounds
Instructions
- Mash the Avocado: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe avocado until it is mostly smooth but retains a slightly chunky texture.
- Add Tuna: Gently fold the drained tuna into the mashed avocado, mixing carefully to combine without breaking the tuna too much.
- Mix in Flavorings: Stir in the optional mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, and finely chopped shallot or red onion until evenly distributed.
- Season: Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and add a pinch of paprika or chili flakes if you like a bit of heat, adjusting to your taste preferences.
- Assemble Tapas: Spoon the avocado and tuna mixture onto toasted baguette slices, crackers, or cucumber rounds, creating bite-sized servings.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the tapas right away to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- You can omit mayonnaise for a lighter version or to keep it dairy-free.
- Fresh herbs can be swapped between cilantro and parsley based on your preference.
- For extra heat, increase chili flakes, or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Use cucumber rounds for a gluten-free option.
- This recipe is best served immediately to prevent the avocado from browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
