Description
This Avocado Tuna Salad is a quick and healthy meal option, combining creamy avocado with flaky tuna, crisp celery, and tangy lemon for a refreshing and satisfying dish. Perfect for a light lunch or snack, it can be served on bread or toast for added texture.
Ingredients
Salad 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, to taste
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: Place the drained tuna, chopped avocado, minced celery, minced red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped cilantro or parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocado and break up the tuna chunks as you mix, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the salad and add additional olive oil, salt, or black pepper if desired to enhance the flavors. Serve immediately on your favorite sandwich bread or toasted bread for added crunch and enjoyment.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe avocado that is soft enough to mash easily but not overly mushy.
- You can substitute fresh parsley if you prefer a milder herb flavor instead of cilantro.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one day, but the avocado may darken slightly.
- Serve with leafy greens or as a protein-packed topping for crackers or salad bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
