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Avocado Tuna Salad

Avocado Tuna Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocados with tender tuna, vibrant vegetables, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for light lunches or picnics, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and healthy fats. Serve it on a bed of greens, in wraps, or simply enjoy it on its own. This versatile recipe will impress your guests while keeping your meal prep hassle-free.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5 oz) can of high-quality tuna in water, drained
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
  2. Dice the avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Gently fold together.
  4. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper before mixing gently.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes if desired for enhanced flavors.
  6. Serve chilled as is or in lettuce wraps or whole-grain tortillas.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 328
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or celery. Substitute tuna with canned chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option. To prevent browning of avocados, cover the surface of the salad tightly with plastic wrap before refrigerating.

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