Avocado Tuna Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining creamy avocado with hearty tuna, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 15 oz tuna in oil, drained and flaked (3 small cans)
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- 2 large or 3 medium avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced Choose ripe avocados.
- 1 small/medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro (about half a small bunch)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and drained tuna.
- Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- Drizzle the mixture with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Sprinkle in the sea salt and black pepper.
- Gently toss all the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for a bit before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Press plastic wrap against the surface to slow oxidation.