Upgrade your lunch! This Avocado Tuna Salad uses creamy avocado instead of mayo for a fresh and easy twist on the classic. Red onion and celery add some crunch, while lemon juice gives it some zing.
A Beauty Tip
By the way, here’s a cool little avocado beauty tip. Once you’ve scooped out the avocado from its peel, rub the inside of the peel on your elbows. The oil from the avocados is great for smoothing rough skin.
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Avocado Tuna Salad
PREP TIME10 minsTOTAL TIME10 minsSERVINGS2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 5-ounce can tuna, preferably packed in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 ripe avocado, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup minced celery
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Mix:Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix with a fork, mashing the avocado and breaking up the chunks of tuna as you go, until the ingredients are well combined.
- Finish and serve:Add more oil or salt and pepper if necessary, serve on your favorite sandwich bread or toast.
Links:
Avocado Chicken Salad here on Simply Recipes
Avocado Tuna Salad on The Healthy Maven
Tuna Avocado Wraps from Nom Nom Paleo
Cucumber Avocado Tuna Salad with Cilantro and Lime on Kalyn’s Kitchen
Everything you need to know about avocados from WebMDRate This Recipe