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tuna avocado salad
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Healthy Avocado Tuna Salad

Easy to make with canned tuna, celery, avocado, and fresh herbs.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 158kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 Lime zested and juiced
  • ½ Tsp Kosher Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 10.5 oz Canned Tuna one can preferably packed in olive oil, drained
  • ¾ Cup Chopped Celery
  • ½ Small Red Onion Diced
  • 1 Large Ripe Avocado chopped
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, and zest. Season with some salt and pepper set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, celery, red onion, and cilantro. Add chopped avocados and pour the prepared dressing.
  • Stir well to combine, taste and adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • Garnish with more chopped cilantro and serve the salad with greens of choice or crackers.

Notes

Substitutes:
  • you may use lemons in place of lime
  • If you don't have red onions use white
  • Tuna in water is ok to use too but we prefer packed in oil for this recipe
  • If you don't have any celery try cucumber or radish for some crunchiness
Storage:
  • Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up 2-3 days.
  • Serve cold when ready to eat
  • We do not recommend freezing
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg