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avocado tuna salad

Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Healthy avocado tuna salad that is completely mayo-free! It’s made with creamy avocado and lime juice. So fresh and healthy.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 (5-6oz) cans of albacore tuna in water or oil, drained and flaked
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice + zest 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flaked tuna with avocado.  Mash with a fork, breaking up any large chunks. Keep it creamy or leave some chunks for texture.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Leftovers: Leftover tuna salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container. Avocado might slightly darken.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 259
  • Sugar: 0.8 g
  • Sodium: 332.5 mg
  • Fat: 15.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
  • Protein: 22.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.1 mg