Description
This Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Creamy avocado pairs beautifully with the tangy tuna and crunchy cucumber, creating a satisfying meal that is packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mash Avocado: In a medium bowl, gently mash the avocado with lemon juice and olive oil until creamy but still chunky.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained tuna, diced cucumber, and red onion. Stir to combine.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill and serve immediately. Enjoy on its own, in lettuce cups, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in chopped celery or bell peppers.
- Use albacore tuna for a meatier texture.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
