Fresh and Flavorful Tuna Salad with Avocado
A simple, refreshing tuna salad featuring creamyavocado, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lemon dressing, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Tuna and Vegetables:
- 3 cans 5 ounces each tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 2 large avocados peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 English cucumber sliced into half-moons
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley or cilantro
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Drain and flake the canned tuna into a large mixing bowl. Dice the avocados, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the tuna.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Chop parsley or cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad for freshness.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetables. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the avocados stay intact.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a standalone salad, over a bed of greens, or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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