Description
A fresh and easy Avocado Tuna Salad combining creamy avocados, flaked tuna, crisp cucumber, and zesty lemon dressing for a healthy and satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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 & sliced
- 1 small/medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro (1/2 of a small bunch)
Dressing
- 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
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, flaked and drained tuna, and the cilantro. Gently toss these ingredients together to start blending the flavors.
- Add Dressing and Season: Drizzle the salad with freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over the salad according to taste. Toss all ingredients gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated and flavorful. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to maintain texture without becoming mushy.
- Drain the tuna well to avoid excess oil in the salad.
- You can adjust seasoning to your preference, adding more lemon juice or salt if desired.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day; avocado may brown slightly.
- Add chopped jalapeño or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve as a light lunch, side dish, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Avocado Tuna Salad, Healthy Tuna Salad, No Cook Salad, Quick Tuna Recipe, Avocado Salad
