Description
This avocado tuna salad recipe offers a creamy and flavorful twist on a classic, perfect for sandwiches or as a dip. It combines the richness of avocado with the savory taste of tuna for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna thoroughly. Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl.
- Add the mashed avocado to the bowl with the tuna.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, diced celery, chopped red onion, and lemon juice.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined and creamy.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- If making ahead, add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- This salad is excellent on toast, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg