Avocado Tuna Salad 🥑🍣
Fresh, creamy, and packed with protein, this Avocado Tuna Salad is the perfect no-cook meal for warm days or quick lunches. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together in just minutes — no mayo needed!
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions 👩🍳
- Mix the Salad Base:
In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced avocados, chopped red onion, chopped celery, and chopped cilantro. - Add Lime and Seasoning:
Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste. - Gently Toss:
Using a fork or spoon, gently mix everything together until well combined, but try to leave some avocado chunks for a nice texture. - Serve:
Spoon the salad onto toasted bread, stuff into lettuce wraps, or scoop it up with your favorite crackers.
Tips & Variations:
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Swap cilantro for parsley if you prefer.
- Mix in a few diced cucumbers for extra crunch.
- Make it extra creamy by mashing one avocado completely into the salad before adding the second one diced.
Prep Time ⏲️
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: None!
Servings 🍽️
- Makes about 2–3 servings
Calories 🔥
- Approximately 300–350 kcal per serving (without bread)
Creamy avocado, zesty lime, and hearty tuna — this salad is pure, fresh goodness in every bite!
Enjoy!
