Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe (VIDEO)
This Avocado Tuna Salad has a simple and surprising combination of ingredients but it just works! This tuna salad can be served on the side with dinner or as a very satisfying lunch because it comes together quickly and is loaded with protein.
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The avocado gives this tuna salad recipe a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess without needing mayo. The lemon juice and cilantro give it incredible fresh flavor – this may just become your new favorite tuna salad.
P.S. Want to know a little secret? This salad is a close relative to the #1 recipe on my site of all time – that’s where the inspiration came from and it was an instant hit!
Ingredients for Avocado Tuna Salad (print the recipe below):
This Avocado Tuna Salad has such simple ingredients and you may already have everything you need to make it (I love it when that happens!!).
What Kind of Tuna is Best for Tuna Salad?
We used drained Chunk Light Tuna in oil for more flavor and it seems to hold it’s form better, but you can substitute for well-drained tuna in water if you prefer.
Make-Ahead Tip: Once you add salt, the salad should be enjoyed within 3 hours of making, or the cucumbers start to lose their crispness. To prep the salad in advance, combine all of the ingredients except the salt, cover and refrigerate. Season with salt just before serving.
I would pass you a fork if I could so you could experience this amazing tuna salad for yourself. It’s worth discovering and this tuna salad recipe is meant to be shared!
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Avocado Tuna Salad Video Tutorial:
Watch Natasha make this Tuna Salad Recipe with Avocado! It is mouthwatering good and so simple – definitely an upgrade on classic tuna salad.
Is your mouth watering yet??
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Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe
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)
- 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
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In a large salad bowl, combine: sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, drained tuna, and 1/4 cup cilantro
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Drizzle salad ingredients with 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper (or season to taste). Toss to combine and serve.
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It really is as good as it looks. Avocado and tuna are a winning combination.
So much juiciness and flavour!!! Make this for your next party and your guests will rave about your avocado tuna salad. I hope you love this so much that it becomes a new favorite for you.
Q: What are YOUR favorite tuna recipes?
Natasha Kravchuk
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First time trying one of your recipes. Made the avocado tuna salad. LOVED IT! So many flavors! Will be back to try more.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kathi! Thank you for that wonderful review!
Hi I prepare this salad adding asparagus and a pinch of chile de arbol flakes. What a delicious!! loveee it
I’m so glad! Thank you for sharing that with us!
How would I cut the recipe down for one person?
Hi Diane, scroll down to the printable recipe card and by the servings slide (the red number) down to one. I hope that helps
My husband and I have been making this every day for the last week! It is SO SO good! We also add Dijon Mustard and jalapeños to ours and it is just perfect! Thank you for the recipe!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Irina!
Made this recipe, for an easy lite summer dinner. My husband tried it and said you better take it away, which meant he really liked it. I found it so delicious it is our new salad. Thank you Natasha.
That is so awesome! You are so welcome and I hope you and your family love every recipe that you try.
This is fantastic. I don’t eat mayo, so this was a really delicious alternative to tuna salad. It was great as is, but I also tried it with a little sour cream and that was great too.
Yum! Thank you so much for sharing that with me Jenn! I’ll have to try that!
I made the tuna avocado salad for the first time today and it was absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS! The lemon vinaigrette was the perfect dressing for this dish. This is going to be a staple in my meal plan from now on.
Super love it! Thanks for your awesome review, Meg.
Can I use parsley instead of cilantro I’m not a big fan of it in the tuna avocado salad will it make a differance
Hi Mary! That should work! I hope you love this recipe!
Hi Natasha,
Thank you for all your receipts,
they all look so good! What would you recommend for this salad other then avocado?
Hi Cindy, Avocados are one of the main ingredients in this recipe but you are welcome to omit them.
The 1st time I tried it, I loved it, but I had a little heartburn I think from the red onion. So, I tried it again and sautéed the red onion for just a few minutes. Still tangy, but slightly milder and sweeter. Still yummy.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Audrey. You can use less onion or omit it next time if it’s still giving you the same effect.
Hi, I absolutely HATE cilantro; it tastes like soap to me, lol! What can I substitute for it? A lot of your recipes call for cilantro in the dressing but I have no idea what to use to fill in for flavor since I won’t use cilantro. Thanks for your help, and btw, I tried your Beef Broccoli and Cheesecake Factory Chicken Madeira and they were superb! You are so talented.
Hi Sheri, if you are not a fan of cilantro, you can use dill or chives/green onion.
Soooo good! I made half the recipe and ate the whole thing for lunch today. The canned tuna I had was in water, not oil, so I added a little bit more of the olive oil. And I used extra light olive oil, since I love its delicate flavor. Thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome Irina! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Looks so tasty healthy thanks
You’re welcome Pat! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Hi Natasha, I want to ask, since I can’t find cilantro? What can replace cilantro? Thanks. I am planning to make this recipe soon
Hi Maria, dill or parsley should work. I hope you love this recipe!
I made this for dinner with bread. I disappointed with myself coz it turned out not really good. The reason might be that I can’t find the perfect avocado, mine is slightly ripe, then I could not find English cucumber and use the white cucumber instead, and then I could not find red onion so use small onions. Also, can’t find the perfect lemon and use big lime instead.
Good things is that I made only small portion because I couldn’t find everything for this salad.
Only one store open near my place
since this
But will try next time..
Thank you…
Hi Maria, that does make it really difficult when the right ingredients aren’t available and I know some areas are more difficult than others. I feel for you and I can’t wait for everything to turn around for our world!
it’s too easy to make and healthy.
i love the recipe that could be make in no time
Thank you for your great review!
This was a great recipe! My first time using avocados, ever. I used a little extra lemon juice and a Smoked Chili Sea Salt for increased flavor. My picture looks as good as the chefs :).
I will make again!
Wow that sounds awesome! Please share a photo in our Facebook group or page if you have it.
Could you add pasta shells to make this a tuna pasta salad?
Hi Laura, I think that would work great but you would probably need more dressing.
Hi,
Can I use sardine instead of tuna?
Thank you!
Hi Lisa. I haven’t tried sardines yet to advise. Let us know how it goes if you decide to experiment and give it a try!
Wow, delish. I hate making salads, but I made this and enjoyed it very much. Used it to come down from a 48 hr. fast that I do periodically on the Keto Diet
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Maurice! Thank you for that great feedback.
Hi! Thank you for this great recipe! I made this several times for our summer get togethers and everyone really enjoyed this salad, and made it recently because winter is already feeling too long and I needed something fresh, and it was wonderful! Thank you again!
I’m always looking for that taste of summer in the wintertime. Thank you for that awesome review.
Used frozen avocados. Otherwise made it exactly as specified, except I omitted the salt because I served with plain ( but salty) potato chips . Both my husband and I liked it. Definitely simple enough to become a camping go-to! Not sure why I had to find oil packed tuna (my local store only carries 1 brand and they’re tiny cans). So next time, I’ll try water based tuna.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!!
This looks so good. I’m making this tonight. The fat content 20g is really high. Is this due to the avocados?
Hi Angie, yes it is, and you can omit them but keep in mind that avocados are considered a healthy kind of fat.
Found this on facebook and had the ingredients on hand. added a few cherry tomatoes and a tsp. of dried dill. Really GOOD. Will make again. Carlene
That’s so awesome Carlene, I’m so glad you enjoyed that.
I substituted the tuna with my home canned chicken and it was very good ! My hubby Loved it !
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for that wonderful feedback
Yummy. And so quick to prepare. Great for hot weather.
Isn’t it the best! I’m happy you enjoyed that Sandi!
How long will this last in the fridge? I’m only making this for myself so would like to just make one serving at a time so I don’t waste any food, so what would the measurements be for one serving.
Hi Brian, if you click on the number next to “servings” in the recipe card, you can adjust the recipe that way and have it show you the updated list of ingredients for the servings you want. Regarding refrigeration – after adding salt, you should enjoy it within 3 hours as salt will soften cucumbers. If you want to make it a day ahead, I would add everything except the salt, cover and refrigerate, then toss with salt just before serving.
Hi Brian, after adding salt, you should enjoy it within 3 hours as salt will soften cucumbers. If you want to make it a day ahead, I would add everything except the salt, cover and refrigerate, then toss with salt just before serving.
Haven’t made this yet, but almost every recipe I have used from this website for a base cooking-wise has been leaps and bounds ahead of anything else I can find. Started with the teriyaki salmon recipe, which is perfect, and I start any new cooking idea by searching this site and adjusting to personal taste. Thank you for your brilliance, and I look forward to trying your future kitchen endeavors.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me Dennis.
First I added cooked fresh yellow fin tuna, lime, fresh corn from the cob, roasted habinaro pepper (also from my garden), hint of roasted garlic,and the remainder of the other ingredients. Then it became a 5 star recipe.
Hi Ron! Thank you for sharing those changes with us! I’m happy you enjoyed our version!
This is a definite winner! No fishy taste! Thanks so much for posting this.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Lisa!
Hello Natasha, This was extra tasty!! I made it with vegan toonami instead and it was amazingly tasty. Thank you for sharing !
I’m so happy to hear that Jessica! Thank you for your awesome review!
Do you have to use tuna in oil?
Hi Dianne, canned tuna should work great. Here is what one of our readers wrote “I substituted the tuna with my home canned chicken and it was very good ! My hubby Loved it!” I hope that helps.
I added boiled eggs and a jalapeño. DELICIOUS!! Thank you!! Made plenty for 2 days of lunch for 2 people with a little extra leftover.
That’s so great! I’m so happy you enjoyed that.
Just made this!
Love that I had everything on hand. Simple ingredients but oh so delicious. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Mary!
Hi what is cilantro
Hi Nikki, cilantro looks very similar to parsley, its flavor is much stronger, however.
Hi Natasha, can you substitute the cilantro for parsley?
Hi Natalie, that should work!
Coriander!
Hi, for those that do not know it is sometimes called “Coriander” .
Yum! Keto comfort food – thanks Natasha
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Linda!
Have been making this for some time. The last time I made it I added chopped tomatoes…. Really good. Am making again tomorrow.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing that with me!
I tweaked this a bit to my tastes… And what I had in hand…but OMG! This is WONDERFUL! I’m trying to not eat the whole batch at once!!!!
Renea
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Oh my goodness, this is DELICIOUS and so HEALTHY. EVERYONE in the family praises this salad and we all agree, it has become one of our favourites. THANK YOU Natasha!!!!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it
Sooooo Addictive, soooo yummmy yummy…
XOXO
From Paris, France
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I’m new to this site. I was looking for some ways to use avocados when I found your recipe for avocado tuna salad. Wow! It’s fantastic! I didn’t have a lemon, so I substituted lime, and I think it’s great. Thank you for sharing your amazing creation, and I really look forward to trying your other recipes!
I’m so happy you discovered our blog. Welcome! 🙂 I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Would this work with crab meat?
Hi Aimee, I honestly haven’t considered using crab meat in this so without testing it, I can’t say for sure how the flavors would meld. I think it’s worth an experiment. We usually make crab salad like this or this version with peas is also very good.
It’s a winner for sure! Had all the ingredients on hand. Great fats and proteins, low carb. It was a great recipe to substitute salt for ground kelp! Will put this in my favorite low carb recipes for sure!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
This is awesome !!!
Isn’t it great?! Thanks!
I’m going to try this today with canned chicken. Just picked up everything I needed at Aldi’s.
I hope you love it, Anne! Enjoy!
I’m eating this awesome salad as I’m writing this comment! This salad is so delicious and light. Thank you for sharing this goodness:)!
My pleasure! Thank you for sharing this awesome review with us, Alla!
I just seen your recipe for avocado tuna salad recipe and I will try it tonight sounds yummy , sincerely Christine …
Hi Christine! That’s so great! I can’t wait to hear all about it! Please let us know how you like it.
Natasha, Thank you for sharing your recipes. I love it.
You’re so welcome, Juan! I’m happy you are enjoying them!
Love this recipe…I love to change it up with canned chicken breast and then roll up in a spinach tortilla…makes a fantastic wrap!
Oh that’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing that with me Candice!
OMG!, THIS WAS DELICIOUS. I ADDED SOME GREEN OLIVES, SO GOOD!
So happy you enjoyed that Sandi!
I blackened tuna steaks instead of using canned tuna, it was absolutely delicious.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Felisha!
This salad was very good. I added grape tomatoes to it. I did not add any tuna until I add to a different bowl to eat.
Thank you for sharing that with us!
Why do you list chunk light tuna in the recipe but show it both prepared and unassembled with cans of solid white albacore?
Hi Ronnie, you can use any variety of tuna that you have on hand. These are the ones we had when I photographed the recipe. Both will work well.
I made this for dinner last night cutting it down for one.LOVE, LOVE LOVE this! I bet it would taste great with orzo too. Gonna try it next time. Thank you!!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
can I use the Chicken breast instead of tuna and also not use sea salt and black pepper either I can”t use it either also I don”t do cilantro either.
That should work, Susan! I’d love to know how you like it with the chicken!
Hi Natasha! I was wondering if I made this ahead for lunches for the week if the avocado would last, or if it would turn brown? Thank you! I am excited to make it and I love all your recipes!
Hi Monica, because the avocado will slowly start to brown, I would say not to make it more than 2 days ahead. The lemon juice will preserve the avocados and keep them looking fresh overnight but probably not much beyond that.
Thanks for sharing. Love all your recipes.I think this would be good with can chicken too…
What a great idea! Thanks Betty!
Love it! Simple, fresh, and very tasty.
Thanks for all the recipes, and this
excellent website. Great directions, pics and videos, easy to navigate, and tons of flavor!
Thanks to both of you!
-Mike
Thank you for the thoughtful review, Mike! I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying our recipes
Great recipe! Thanks! I had most of the ingredients, so it was perfect timing to find this. I had a regular cuke, so I took out the seeds. I also had fennel so I finely to get rid of, so added some finely chopped stalks which added a nice crunch and tossed in the fronds. No lemons, so substituting lime was excellent. And then a little hot crushed red pepper (UTICA GRIND has no seeds!)
A BIG hit.
Wow! That sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing your spin on this dish!
What is the serving size?
Hi Chris, there are 6 servings. the serving size is listed in the upper left side of the recipe card. The recipe card is located at the bottom of the post 🙂
SO GOOD! I can’t say it loud enough!
Thank you, I will be making this again and again.
I’m so happy you enjoyed this!
Could you substitute cilantro with something else. Not a fan of it. Maybe spinac , kale, etc..
Kathleen, if you are not a fan of cilantro, you can use dill or chives/green onion. 🙂
Thank you
You’re welcome!
Oh, good thought, thanks! Dill and parsley I have, but I can’t stand cilantro (and so many recipes and restaurants want to put it in everything!).
RK
You’re welcome.
What is the serving size for the nutritional value listed?
Hi Sharon, this recipe serves 6 people as a side salad. The nutritional value would be for 1/6th of the recipe. Hope this helps 🙂
Wow, wow and wow! This salad was fantastic! I mixed the tunas. I used chunk light in oil and solid white albacore. I also added tomatoes. It was so yummy tasting and filling I made it 2 days in a row. A very nice change from the traditional salads. I will now try the avocado chicken salad.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me :).
I used tuna in water and will definitely get the tuna in oil next time…maybe even salmon. This definitely tasted less fishy the next day too. 6 out of 10.
Thank you Joy.
I honestly could not have predicted how delicious this was going to be looks like I just found a regular lunch! Thank you!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Hi! These look so good! I have shared this recipe in my post 12 Best Keto Meal Prep Recipes for #MealPrepMonday on Keeping It Keto. Thanks for much for your sharing your recipes with the rest of us! ♥ Keto On!
xox
Sarah
I’m so inspired reading your review. Thank you!
Thank you for a beautiful flavourful and nutritious salad. Quick and easy, the whole family loves it! Thank you Natasha.
You are very welcome Amy and thank you for making it 😀
hi
i had all of the ingrediants, plus a half of red pepper that needed to be eaten so i added it, will definately make this again, very soon.
thanks,
sherry
You are very welcome Sherry and thank you visiting our site 😀
Always looking for quick lunch recipes and stumbled across yours. Oh wow, is an understatement. I never would have imagined combining these ingredients would be so spectacularly tasty.
I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!
Hubbys doctor told us he need to eat more fish. I hadnt bought tuna as I didn’t know he like it. So I bought some, but also had some avocado that needed to be eaten. I came across this recipe and had all the ingredients in the house. I put it on croissants, added shredded cheese, hard boiled egg and tomatoes. It made a fantastic sandwich. Going to keep this recipe.
Yum, that sounds delicious Fern! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!
Instead of regular tuna, I use ALBACORE.
do you have the nutritional info for me? net carbs and calories
We are working on adding nutrition labels and metric measurements on all of our recipes. It’s a slow process since it is one recipe at a time. Until all of the recipes are updated, check out this nutrition analyzer: https://www.verywell.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4129594. You can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you!
Thank you so much for being patient Karen!!
My husband and I just had this salad for supper, and we both liked it! He’s pickier than I am so I was thrilled that he liked it.
Thank you for this wonderful, healthy, recipe.
You’re welcome Linda! I’m happy to hear the recipe is “picky eater” approved! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Hi Natasha, I am gluten-free and cannot have mayo because of an allergy to canola and soybean oils (always in mayo), so your recipe intrigued me. I made it and added Roma tomatoes, red pepper and lime juice instead of lemon. Omg…off the charts fantastic! I ate half of it for my dinner and had to control myself from finishing it totally. Thank you so much…I will be watching for more recipes!
HI Marilyn, I am so happy to hear that!! If you liked this one, you will probably also Love our other viral salad recipes and this new salmon avocado salmon – all of them are mayo free :).
Thank you so much. I will definitely check out and try the other mayo-free recipes as well. This has been an answer to my “allergy” prayers!
My pleasure Marilyn, glad I can help!
This is AMAZING! I substituted chicken for tuna and cherry tomatoes (sliced) for cucumber. Absolutely wonderful!
I’m glad you enjoy the recipe and how versatile it can be! Thanks for sharing your great review Melanie!
How can you half this, since I am a single person
Hi Charlie, it might be easier to do 1/3 of the recipe and cut everything down by 1/3; i.e. 1 avocado, 1 can tuna, etc. We are working on a tool to add to all of our videos where people will be able to change the serving size and see the modifications in the list of ingredients but it is taking 1 recipe at a time so it will be a little bit before they are all completed.
That would be such a special help!
You need to list the calories and carbs of your recipe. Will only use ones that do .
We are working on adding nutrition labels and metric measurements on all of our recipes. It’s a slow process since it is one recipe at a time. Until all of the recipes are updated, check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you and thanks for being patient Sandra!
Looks good.
Not sure if I could deal with the cilantro. Not a fan of cilantro.
And I might add some more veggies (olives, roasted red peppers, and celery) But damn, I love me a good Tuna salad!
It’s super popular for good reason! It’s so versatile, you can definitely change up the ingredients to fit your personal preferences. I hope you enjoy it Bob!
I made it tonight for dinner and my husband was very happy.
Your recipes are great! Greetings from Perú
Hello Diana! I’m happy to hear how much you’re enjoying the recipes. Thanks for following and sharing your great review!
How many carbs?
We are working on adding nutrition labels and metric measurements on all of our recipes. It’s a slow process since it is one recipe at a time. Until all of the recipes are updated, check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you!
Would this be a low carb salad?
Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you Terri!
How far in advance can you prepare without avocado turning dark?
Hi Cindy, after adding salt, you should enjoy it within 3 hours as salt will soften cucumbers. If you want to make it a day ahead, I would add everything except the salt, cover and refrigerate, then toss with salt just before serving.
Best salad my husband and I ever tasted. Very delicious!!!
I’m glad to hear you both love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review Tammi!
agreed omg its so yummy
Just made this tonight…. can I just say umm umm delicious. Can’t wait to share with my co-workers!!!
I’m glad you love it Ann! Thanks for sharing your great review!
Oh yummy I just stumbled upon this. I think I’ll try it today. That’s a very colorful blend of ingredients, fresh, light and nutritious. Thanks!
You’re welcome Jocelyn! I hope you love it, please let me know what you think of the recipe!
Hi. My family and I wish to thank you. We enjoyed this w/Mango green tea from scratch! Little do they know I recorded them grunting like Neanderthals😂Very simple recipe yet you get an explosion of flavor. At least once TRY “Wild Planet Albacore Tuna in EVOO. I get from Whole Foods. Wow!
Hello Jocelyn! I’m happy to hear how much your family enjoys the recipe, lol! Thanks for sharing your suggestion and great review!
Yes, and that is what I do when making anything with tuna.
How long does this stay for?
Hi Jordan, because the avocado will slowly start to brown, I would say not more than 2 days. The lemon juice will preserve the avocados and keep them looking fresh overnight but probably not much beyond that.
I’m not a fan of cilantro, is there something else i could substitute? Thanks!
Hi Ellen, you could substitute with chopped fresh dill or even some finely chopped fresh parsley, adding either one to taste.
Looks really good. I would point out one thing — mayo has no carbs!!!! It’s not the big bad dressing it’s made out to be.
It’s a super popular recipe for good reason! Thanks for sharing Jayne!
So tempting and mouth-watering Nath…..really would love to try it but can i replace cilantro with parsley please? Not sure i can get cilantro here in Nigeria?
Hi 🙂 you could substitute with chopped fresh dill or even some finely chopped fresh parsley, adding either one to taste.
This has been my lunch for the last three days! Soooooo fresh and delicious!! Thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome Glenda! I’m glad to hear how much you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing your great review!
Hi nathasha,
What about mix with some mayonaise
Hi Maja, you could if you wanted to but the avocado provides just enough creaminess where it is not necessary to add the mayo.
Why tuna packed in oil instead of water?
Hi Colleen, tuna in oil is more flavorful but tuna in water will work fine here as well 😀
Thank you! Looks delicious!
You’re welcome Colleen! 🙂
What is the calorie and nutritional content?
Hi Carol, I don’t typically include calorie counts because of the time constraint that I have. I really need to hire some help to do that for me! When I need a quick answer though; I have used Caloriecount.com (their recipe analyzer is free).
I put it in myfitnesspal and if you split the recipe into 4 servings, it is only 363 cals per serving.
Wow…just tried it this morning, though I added little lettuce to it. It taste great and very delicious and my husband really enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks a lot Natasha for sharing!
You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear you both enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing your great review!
Hi, I’m wondering how long this keeps. I would love to make it for meal preps for lunch but I’m worried about the avocado oxidizing.
Any suggestions?
Hi Heath, the lemon will help to keep it from browning, but if you are looking to make-it the night before, assemble the full salad, cover with plastic wrap directly over the salad (the less air the better) and refrigerate but add the salt just before serving. If you add it early, the cucumbers will soften. Enjoy!!
This was absolutely DELICIOUS and so full of flavours! Thank you Natasha!! 😀
My pleasure Bianca! I’m glad you love it! 🙂
It would be really great if you could post nutritional information with your recipes! Looks delicious
Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you Mattie!
Another hit! I put this tuna salad on a bed of mixed greens & pea shoots. I also used a quarter of a sweet white onion, instead of the red onion. This recipe was simple, quick & easy. Loved the fresh lemon with the cucumbers. Thanks Natasha
I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe Pam! Thanks for sharing your great review!
I am not a big fan of tuna have you tried this recipe with chicken or anything else?
Oh yes! Chicken would work great here :). I also have a chicken avocado salad that is currently our most popular recipe 🙂
FANTASTIC recipe! My only amendment would be to use only 1/2 of the red onion and to finely chop it rather than thinly slice it. I found it a bit overpowering as is, but even so this five star recipe is worth its weight in gold. Thanks for sharing, Natasha!
You’re welcome Laura! I’m glad you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
How long does this recipe keep??? It looks amazing 🙂
Hi Amber, because the avocado will slowly start to brown, I would say not more than 2 days. The lemon juice will preserve the avocados and keep them looking fresh overnight but probably not much beyond that.
Thus looks yummy and I’m going to try it with canned salmon. Canned tuna in Canada isn’t that popular and is usually served to cats, but salmon is very popular and easy to find.
lol that’s interesting and must be a cultural thing. Cats – that’s funny to me :). This would still work great with salmon. I love that idea!
What part of Canada are you in? Because we have canned tuna in our groceries just as much as there is milk and bread. I am in Ontario.
YOu said it, Tuna in Canada sucks big time! Cheap, and no flavor.
Loved this! I only had 10 oz of tuna so mixed in 5 oz of canned salmon. Originally put three tbsp of lemon in but thought it could use more. Ended up putting the juice of the whole lemon and the flavor was amazing and so bright. I thought the red onion amount was fine and wouldn’t reduce it. Can’t wait to try some other variations. Thanks for sharing’
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
My dad is not easily pleased and this was magic! thanks Natasha for another successful recipe!
That’s great, I’m happy to hear that! Thank YOU for sharing your great review!
I despise cilantro. What could I use as a replacement? Looks delicious!
Hi Marsha, if you are not a fan of cilantro, you can use dill or chives/green onion. 🙂
Could I half the recipe? No one but me would eat it😕
Hi Janey, absolutely you can cut it in half 🙂
Hi! I write for SIMPLY SERENE, a blog about clean eating, gut health and natural wellness. I included this awesome recipe in one of my posts – hope you can check it out! Thanks!
thesimplysereneblog.com/2017/12/03/6-reasons-to-eat-more-avocados/
Hi. I’m new to avocados so I just want to know if cilantro is necessary in recipes
Hi Shirley, we are crazy about cilantro and it compliments avocados really well, but if you are not a fan of cilantro, you can use dill or chives/green onion
Looks yummy, not a fan of cucumber or celantro though. Any ideas? THX.
Hi Aldo, you can customize it. I would suggest making our chicken avocado salad and just subbing with tuna.
This was so good! although I didn’t use tuna and used Cannellini Beans and chick peas instead, so simple and so yum and so healthy! 🙂
I’m glad you love the recipe Stasia! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!
I have made this recipe with great results, using tuna in olive oil. Instead of draining/discarding this oil, I use it for the dressing. Also, I have found the leftover salad to be fine for lunch several days later. Thanks for thd inspiration.
You’re welcome Michael! I’m happy to hear you enjoy this recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!
This recipe was awesome, all I did differently was add thinly sliced fennel and enjoyed it on toasted whole wheat bread. Delicious!
I’m happy to hear that Octavia! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review with other readers!
This is very good. I am just wondering how long this will keep i you do not add in the salt.
Thank you much.
Hi Stan, because the avocado will slowly start to brown, I would say not more than 2 days. The lemon juice will preserve the avocados and keep them looking fresh overnight but probably not much beyond that.
Can you please provide the nutritional value content?
Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you Sandra!
How much is in one serving? Look delicious!!
Hi Rebecca, it depends on how you are serving it but generally about 1 cup per serving.
How many calories per cup?
Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you Toni!
This was so delicious I’m not a tuna person myself but when you add all these ingredients together it takes the flavor of tuna to a whole new level . Thank you for sharing this recipe.
You’re welcome Maria! I’m glad to hear you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!
I’m thinking this would be a great lunch for my diabetic husband. I have a question though – what is the difference between an English cucumber and just a regular cucumber? Is there a taste difference? Thank you for this recipe.
Hi Julie, generally, there isn’t much taste difference. English cucumbers are more expensive because they are not waxed like plain cucumbers so you don’t have to peel English cucumbers where you do want to peel regular cucumbers. Homegrown is best if you have them, but any kind of cucumbers will work in this recipe 🙂
Hello Natasha. Great website! Awesome work – especially the videos. I wish there were more videos!
I found your site by accident, and have been visiting it often ever since. Also, with a daughter named Natasha, your site has a special meaning for us!
Being as you are a really good cook, I would LOVE if you explored alternative diets, such as the Whole 30 and Paleo diet, or even the Auto Immune Paleo diet, and developed recipes for those special diets. My husband was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s recently, and I have been searching for recipes that suit his eating requirements ever since. Some of your recipes have been helpful to me, such as this one above.
Looking forward to seeing what you might be able to come up with!
Many thanks!
Hi Kate, I do need to study up on the newer diets and learn the ins and outs. Is there a good book you could recommend for getting started? Thanks Kate!
Kate- Have you checked out the Trim Healthy Mama diet?? In what is called an “E” setting, Hashimoto’s is helped. My
daughter has this as well and she likes the whole 30 diet and THM
Good Luck
Sarah
Hello. Im interested in trying this. Do you need to use tuna in oil or will the tuna in water work just as well. Tyia!
Hi Nicole, it will still work using tuna in water 🙂
This is the best I ever had… Very yummy and healthy. It has become my favorite dinner. Thank You for the Good Job.
You’re welcome Ernest! I’m so glad to hear how much you love this recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!
I added a little shredded cheddar and pine nuts. Delicious!
YUM, that does sound good! Thanks for sharing Tennery!
This is fantastic! I didn’t have cilantro, so I substituted celery. It is so refreshing!
I’m glad you love it Erin! Thanks for sharing your great review!
Yum! Yum! Yum! Inexpensive and good for the wasteline! Oh, also takes no time to make! Idea for a family with a newborn with the mom (and maybe dad too) working on the postpartum body. 🤣
Thank you!
You’re welcome Yuliya! I’m glad to hear you both love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!
I´m eating it just now. Its really delicious. Thanks 😉
You’re welcome Dagmar! I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review!
Thank you very much for this recipe. I made it today. My husband and I loved this salad. I have already shared this recipe with my mom.
You’re welcome Anna! I’m so glad to hear you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!!
Natasha, I’m not a fan of cilantro. Is there another replacement that I could use in this recipe?
Hi Ines, you could try dill or chives/green onion
Great idea! I just love the flavor of green onion in salads. Thank you, Natasha for your amazing recipes.
My pleasure Ines! Thanks for following 😀
I’m not either and use green onion. I love this salad
I just made and ate this salad for dinner. Yum, Yum!
I’m glad you enjoy the recipe Patrick! Thanks for sharing your great review! 🙂
Making 3x the recipe for a “vegan food only” party and wanted to make it in the AM to prevent the avocado from turning brown by 3PM. I didn’t see this as an issue mentioned in comments, but would appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
Hi Nancy, I would suggest tossing the avocado first with the lemon juice then tossing together everything else into the bowl. Add salt just before serving so it doesn’t soften or make your cucumbers juicy.
Thank you! It tuned out wonderful like everything else I made from your blog. Keep up the good work!
You’re welcome Tammy! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes! Thanks for following and sharing your great review!
This salad is delicious! I had a Persian Lime infused olive oil I used and it was a nice enhancement. I can see this becoming a go-to salad for my work lunches.
I’m glad you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your review and tip with other readers!
I made this and LOVED it. Added a bit of celery for some extra crunch. Do you have any idea of the nutritional content? Calories, fat, carbs–all that stuff. It doesn’t seem like it would be bad for you–I’m just wondering if you had the nutritional lowdown.
Michelle, thank you for the wonderful review. 😬 I don’t typically include calorie counts because of the time constraint that I have. I really need to hire some help to do that for me! When I need a quick answer though; I have used Caloriecount.com (their recipe analyzer is free)
This really looks delicious. Have you tried it with canned chicken? I am not a big fan of tuna.
Roberta, I haven’t tried it but it should work fine with well-drained chicken 😬.
Tried it with chicken…AWFUL! So bland, even with usual seasonings!
Trish, thanks for letting us know, looks like its best with tuna.
Made it for the first time last night. Both my husband and I loved it. It will definitely go into my regular rotation and that says a lot since I am not really a fan of anything “fish”.
That’s fantastic! I’m glad to hear you both enjoy the recipe so much! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review Marilyn!
I just made it for dinner and it was DELICIOUS! I didn’t have cilantro, so I used some parsley from my garden. Will definitely make it again. Loved it! 🙂
Great! I’m so glad to hear that Olga! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Looks amazing… What’s the calorie count? I’m on a restrictive diet and have to keep the calorie count low.
Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you Don!
Make this a couple times a week.
Love it. Sometimes add a little feta. Totally YUMMY!
Yay, I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe so much! Thanks for sharing Trish! 🙂
Very good salad with easy at home ingredients!
I’m happy you like it Judy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
You’re very hard to get in touch with. How how would a serving be if this was to be made into a lunch ?
Hi Marissa, this is the best place to get in touch with me for recipe questions because comments on other platforms tend to get buried easily. Where else have you tried to get ahold of me? For lunch, the easiest way to cut it down to 1 large lunch serving is to cut the salad down to 1/3 of the recipe using 1 can of tuna and 1 smaller/medium avocado.
I am very allergic to citrus fruits, what can I add in place of the lemon juice or can I just leave it out?
Hi Andrea, you can substitute with 1 Tbsp of white vinegar. I use vinegar for my cucumber tomato salad and it is always a hit.
This salad is gorgeous!!
Thank you Brittany! It tastes even better!
Wonderful, thank you!
You’re welcome Rhonda! I’m so glad you like it!
Sounds awesome. I don’t eat cilantro or cakes. Any suggestions.
I’m not sure what you mean by cakes, but you might try dill instead of cilantro. 🙂
Probably she meant cukes for cucumbers.
It would be so helpful if the nutritional information was available with the recipe.
Due to time constraints, I don’t typically include nutritional info, but check out this nutrition analyzer – you can plug in the ingredients from any recipe, select the serving size and it will give you nutritional info, calories, etc. I hope that is helpful to you!
Delicious healthy and flavorful! I added 1 tsp of Webers Roasted Garlic and pepper . Doubled the cilantro and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Used two cans of chunk tuna packed in oil…and one can of solid packed albacore packed in water. Wonderful! So happy with the result we we thinking could be great on a panini with a slice of smoked Gouda. Healthy version of a Tuna Melt. Enjoy!
Oh my goodness, what a great suggestion! I’m actually going to try that! I’m happy you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing Melissa 🙂