Description
A healthy and creamy avocado tuna salad made with simple ingredients and no mayo. Perfect for a light lunch or a quick snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until mostly smooth.
- Add the drained tuna, red onion, celery, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Stir in fresh parsley if using.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use chunk light or albacore tuna for preferred texture.
- Serve on toast, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
- For extra crunch, add chopped cucumber or bell pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg