Description
The Avocado Tuna Salad Blend is a quick, nutritious, and creamy salad combining ripe avocado with protein-rich tuna and fresh vegetables. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or light dinners, this versatile dish offers a flavorful, healthy meal that’s ready in under 10 minutes and can be enjoyed on its own or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado (soft but firm)
- 1 can tuna packed in water (drained)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Halve the ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash gently with a fork to maintain some texture rather than fully pureeing.
- Drain and Flake the Tuna: Open the canned tuna, drain thoroughly and flake the tuna into the bowl over the avocado, keeping larger chunks for good texture.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Finely chop the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes, then add them to the bowl to provide crunch and bright flavors.
- Season and Mix: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture to add zest and prevent browning. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the salad with chopped cilantro or parsley for herbal freshness and a vibrant appearance before serving.
Notes
- Choose perfectly ripe avocado that is soft but not mushy for the best texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for optimal brightness and flavor.
- Fold ingredients gently to preserve texture and avoid overmixing.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- If adding nuts or celery for crunch, incorporate just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Consume leftovers within 24 hours as avocado browns quickly.
- Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes in avocado and tomatoes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; reheating is not advised.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Avocado tuna salad, healthy salad, quick tuna recipe, creamy avocado salad, protein packed salad, light dinner salad, keto friendly salad