Description
Creamy avocado tuna salad brings coastal California freshness to lunch tables with Mediterranean-inspired zest. Protein-packed ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering a quick, nutritious meal that satisfies your midday hunger while celebrating simple, wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cans wild tuna
- 2 avocados
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 3 celery stalks
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.75 cup cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2.5 tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly mash ripe avocados in a spacious mixing vessel to create a smooth, creamy base for the salad.
- Fold in flaked tuna chunks, ensuring even distribution throughout the avocado mixture.
- Incorporate finely chopped herbs and aromatics to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently drizzle extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle sea salt and cracked black pepper, carefully seasoning to balance the rich, oceanic flavors.
- Delicately stir all ingredients until well combined, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Taste and make final adjustments to seasoning, ensuring a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Serve immediately at room temperature or chill for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Mash avocados to desired consistency for a smoother or chunkier texture, depending on personal preference.
- Use fresh, high-quality tuna for the best flavor and nutritional value, preferably wild-caught or sustainably sourced.
- Customize the salad by adding extra herbs like dill or chives, or mix in crunchy elements such as diced celery or red onion for added texture.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly option, serve the salad in lettuce wraps or on top of mixed greens instead of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg