Description
A creamy and flavorful avocado tuna salad, perfect for sandwiches or as a dip. This recipe combines the richness of avocado with classic tuna salad ingredients for a healthy and delicious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna.
- Add the mashed avocado, chopped red onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately on sandwiches, with crackers, or as a dip.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Avocado tuna salad is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg