Description
Looking for a simple, nutritious, and flavor-packed lunch? This Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe is everything you need.
Ingredients
To make this avocado tuna salad recipe, you’ll need the following simple and fresh ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 2 (5 oz / 140g) cans of tuna in water, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or chili flakes for a kick
Instructions
In a large bowl, mash the ripe avocados with lime juice until mostly smooth. A few chunks are okay—this adds texture.
Break apart the drained tuna with a fork and mix it into the mashed avocado. Stir until the mixture is evenly blended.
Fold in diced celery, onion, herbs, and any optional spices. Mix until everything is well combined.
Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also squeeze in more lime juice for brightness or stir in extra herbs for freshness.
Serve the salad right away or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let flavors meld.
This recipe is flexible, fast, and foolproof—perfect for a salad for lunch or a last-minute dinner.
Notes
- Choose wild-caught tuna in water for a lighter texture and cleaner flavor.
- Avoid tuna in oil for this recipe—it can overpower the avocado.
- Chunk light or solid white albacore both work well.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe