Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy avocado and protein-rich tuna, perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 can of tuna (drained)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until smooth.
- Add the drained tuna, diced red onion, diced celery, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, stir in chopped fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This salad can be served on its own, in a sandwich, or on top of greens.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Avocado Tuna Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Meal, Tuna Recipe