Description
This Avocado Tuna Salad recipe is a quick, fresh, and nutritious dish combining creamy mashed avocado with flaky tuna and crisp vegetables. It’s perfect for a light lunch, snack, or to serve as a filling for wraps or on toast, delivering a flavorful and satisfying meal in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna in water or oil, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional: Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the required ingredients and make sure the canned tuna is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Mash the Avocado: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe avocado using a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the fresh lemon juice to keep the avocado from browning and to add a tangy flavor.
- Mix in Tuna: Add the drained tuna to the mashed avocado and gently mix until they are well combined.
- Add Vegetables and Herbs: Fold in the finely diced red onion, cucumber, celery, and chopped cilantro or parsley to the mixture, distributing them evenly.
- Season: Add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences; mix well to incorporate seasoning.
- Optional Add-Ins: If you like, stir in halved cherry tomatoes for an extra burst of freshness and color.
- Serve: Serve immediately as is, on toast, inside wraps, or over fresh lettuce leaves for a light and refreshing meal.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or finely chopped jalapeño.
- This salad is best eaten fresh to maintain the bright flavor and creamy texture.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; add extra lemon juice before storing to slow avocado browning.
- Substitute fresh herbs depending on preference; dill or basil work well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
