Description
This delicious avocado tuna salad is a perfect light meal or snack, combining creamy avocado with protein-packed tuna.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 (5 oz) can of tuna packed in water or olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pits. Scoop out some flesh to create room for stuffing.
- In a bowl, combine canned tuna, chopped red onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Generously spoon the tuna mixture into each avocado half.
- Garnish with additional salt and pepper if desired, and add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to a day.
- Customize with your choice of herbs or add diced cucumber for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg