Description
This refreshing Tuna Avocado Salad combines creamy avocados with protein-rich tuna for a quick, nutritious meal. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this no-cook dish is ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, breaking it apart with a fork.
- Add the diced avocados, red onion, and celery to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado too much.
- Arrange mixed salad greens on plates or in a large serving bowl.
- Top with the tuna avocado mixture.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes and sliced almonds if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For meal prep, keep the tuna mixture separate from the greens until ready to serve.
- Add a splash of extra lemon juice to prevent the avocado from browning if not serving immediately.
- Use tuna packed in olive oil for extra richness.
- For extra crunch, add cucumber or bell peppers.
- Make it more substantial by serving with whole grain crackers or in a wrap.
- Leftover tuna mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg