Healthy Tuna Salad with Avocado
A nutritious twist on the classic tuna salad, featuring creamy avocado and hearty tuna, perfect for summer picnics or quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small ripe avocado
- 1 (5-ounce) can of tuna in water
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, shallot, and some fresh parsley; stir and set aside.
- Drain the tuna and add it to the bowl, gently breaking it up.
- Slice the avocado, remove the seed, and either dice or mash it; gently fold it into the tuna mixture.
- Add the remaining parsley to the mix, stir gently to combine.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve immediately in a bowl or as lettuce wraps.
Notes
For a creamier texture, substitute avocado with Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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