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 Solid White Albacore Tuna in oil for more flavor and it seems to hold its 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
- In a large salad bowl, combine: sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, drained tuna, and 1/4 cup cilantro
- 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.
Nutrition Per Serving
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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?
This is a great quick meal. I let the onions marinate in the lemon juice while cutting up everything else. It mellows them out a little.
I had out of town guests and served this as a late lunch when they arrived. We all enjoyed it so much. My friend immediately asked me for the recipe. Thanks so much, Natasha!
Going to definitely give this recipe a shot. It looks fantastic and real light. Been eating a lot of salads lately.
Tried this recipe today and I was wowed! So light but so delicious. I used solid albacore water packed tuna. I substituted guacamole, as there were no ripe avocados available, also added a handful of roughly chopped almonds. Really spectacular dish. Diet-appropriate and otherwise.
I’m so glad you loved this recipe, Danni!
How much bc guacamole did you use? Bc I have a difficult time with avocados!!!
Hi, love this recipe and plan to make it…but my family isnt crazy about tuna, I plan to substitute canned chicken for the tuna…great idea eh.. 🙂
Hi Gillian, it wll be fine and still delicious to substitute it with chicken. We’d love to know how you like that version!
Easy, fast and very delicious! Made this as a main dish accompanied with French fried sweet potatoes on a busy evening.
Absolutely fabulous tasting salad! I followed the recipe as presented. Wonderful!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Ryan!
this is so delicious!!! i’ve made this a few times and my mom loves it too (:
Great to hear that!
This is delicious as is, but my son added some soy sauce. We really liked that addition..
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Bobbi!
Amazing and so healthy I even added extra vegetables. Yummm!!!!
Delicious, will be making it for dinner tonight!
Thank you for great recipe .
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!