Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe With Avocado
This Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe With Avocado is a creamy, high-protein meal made without mayonnaise. Fresh avocado, protein-packed tuna, lime juice, and herbs come together in just 10 minutes for a quick, nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- fork or spatula
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 small ripe avocado, diced or mashed
- 1 5-ounce can tuna in water, drained well
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced shallot, and half of the chopped parsley.
- Drain the tuna thoroughly, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
- Add the drained tuna to the bowl with the dressing.
- Prepare the avocado last to prevent browning, then add it to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the remaining parsley and gently fold everything together.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Best eaten immediately for optimal freshness. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid excess moisture. Adjust seasoning depending on the saltiness of your tuna brand.