Description
Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the rich creaminess of ripe avocados with the protein-packed goodness of tuna. This quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weekdays, healthy lunches, or picnics. Packed with fresh vegetables like cucumber and celery, this salad is not only bursting with flavor but also meets various dietary needs as it is dairy-free, low-carb, paleo-friendly, and keto-approved. Whether enjoyed on its own, in lettuce wraps, or as a filling for sandwiches, this versatile dish will keep you satisfied without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans wild tuna
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ small red onion
- 3 celery stalks
- ¾ cup cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, diced onion, celery, cucumber, and avocados.
- Mash the avocados to your desired consistency—smooth or chunky.
- Drizzle with avocado oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg