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Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings

Description

Need a quick lunch that’s light, protein-packed, and bursting with creamy goodness? This Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad is your go-to fix. A perfect balance of flaky tuna and buttery avocado, seasoned with citrus and herbs—it’s everything you want in a wholesome, no-cook meal. Whether you’re after quick breakfast ideas, a healthy snack, or easy dinner inspiration, this salad checks every box. It’s ideal for meal prep, low-carb living, or just when you want a nourishing, flavor-packed dish without turning on the stove. Fresh, zesty, and satisfying—this is one recipe you’ll be making on repeat.


Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 (5 oz) cans of tuna in water, drained
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion or green onion
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice (plus more to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, diced celery or cucumber for crunch

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
  2. Add the drained tuna to the bowl and gently mix to combine.
  3. Stir in chopped herbs, onions, and lemon or lime juice.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and optional ingredients like garlic powder or mustard.
  5. Mix gently again and adjust flavors as needed.
  6. Serve immediately in wraps, over greens, on toast, or with crackers.