Tuna Avocado Salad
This tuna salad recipe is a delicious twist on a classic favorite, featuring flaky tuna combined with creamy avocado, fresh cucumbers, and sharp red onions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cans (5-ounce each) Tuna in water (drained and flaked)
- 2 large Avocados (peeled, pitted, and diced)
- 1 English cucumber Cucumber (sliced into half moons)
- 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Parsley or cilantro (chopped)
Dressing
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon juice from 1 lemon
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place prepped tuna into a large salad bowl.
- Add in diced avocado, cucumber slices, sliced onions, and parsley or cilantro. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. I almost always add more lemon and salt.
- Add salad dressing to the salad; toss to combine. If time permits, chill the salad in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve this light and flavorful tuna salad as a lunch or light dinner. It's great on its own or served with crackers or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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