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.

This Avocado Tuna Salad has incredible fresh flavor! Tuna Avocado Salad is loaded with protein. The avocado adds a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess. | natashaskitchen.com

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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!!).

This Avocado Tuna Salad has incredible fresh flavor! Tuna Avocado Salad is loaded with protein. The avocado adds a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess. | natashaskitchen.com

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.

This Avocado Tuna Salad has incredible fresh flavor! Tuna Avocado Salad is loaded with protein. The avocado adds a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess. | natashaskitchen.com

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!

This Avocado Tuna Salad has incredible fresh flavor! Tuna Avocado Salad is loaded with protein. The avocado adds a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess. | natashaskitchen.com

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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

4.95 from 292 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This Avocado Tuna Salad has incredible fresh flavor! Tuna Avocado Salad is loaded with protein. The avocado adds a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 as a side salad
  • 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

304kcal Calories9g Carbs22g Protein20g Fat3g Saturated Fat12mg Cholesterol645mg Sodium571mg Potassium5g Fiber2g Sugar250IU Vitamin A11.6mg Vitamin C29mg Calcium1.5mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
304
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
645
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
571
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
250
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
11.6
mg
14
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.5
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Avocado Tuna Salad
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 304

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It really is as good as it looks. Avocado and tuna are a winning combination.

This Avocado Tuna Salad has incredible fresh flavor! Tuna Avocado Salad is loaded with protein. The avocado adds a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess. | natashaskitchen.com

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 Avocado Tuna Salad has incredible fresh flavor! Tuna Avocado Salad is loaded with protein. The avocado adds a healthy and highly satisfying creaminess. | natashaskitchen.com

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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  • Victoria
    March 28, 2017

    And what is the number 1 recipe on your site that gave you the inspiration for this wonderful looking tuna salad? This is my first time looking at your site and I would like to know. Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 28, 2017

      My pleasure Victoria! The recipe I am referring to is this Cucumber Tomato Salad.

      Reply

      • Thomas
        March 29, 2017

        I ate this as a kid, Im 50 now and havent had that in many years.

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          March 29, 2017

          Please let me know what you think now Thomas!

          Reply

  • Carmen
    March 28, 2017

    Sounds yummy and low carb-right up my alley.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 28, 2017

      It is so good and easy to make! Please let me know what you think Carmen!

      Reply

  • Alina
    March 28, 2017

    You mention this recipe is very close to the number 1 recipe on your site, do you mind replying which recipe that is? I haven’t tried this yet, but it sounds delicious and I will definitely make it after my next grocery run. Thanks so much!

    Reply

    • Alina
      March 28, 2017

      Whoops sorry and nevermind, I see it is the tomato avocado salad!

      Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 28, 2017

      My pleasure Alina! This is the salad I am referring to: https://natashaskitchen.com/2015/06/01/cucumber-tomato-avocado-salad/

      Reply

  • Randy Streetman
    March 27, 2017

    I made this for dinner tonight. It was absolutely incredible!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 28, 2017

      That’s great Randy! Thanks for sharing your review 😀

      Reply

  • Larisa
    March 27, 2017

    We happened to have all ingredients needed for the salad, so we quickly made this recipe yesterday after church. Thought we would have guests, so did the full recipe. They ended up not coming, so my husband and I ate first half for lunch, and the rest past dinner. Children had some too. We all liked it. We both like cilantro, so it was a good combo. Next time I want to try with dill also.
    Quick to make! Another advantage 😊.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 27, 2017

      Awesome! I’m glad to hear the entire family enjoys the recipe! Thanks for sharing Larisa 😀

      Reply

  • Kerriann Castoro
    March 27, 2017

    How many calories is this?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 27, 2017

      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!

      Reply

    • Pat Hatwell
      March 28, 2017

      In one serving, there are 195 calories dividing the full recipe by 6 servings. For Weight Watchers, one serving is 9 points. Hope this is helpful.

      Reply

  • Sue
    March 27, 2017

    Sounds like the cilantro makes it pop, but I am one of those that really dislikes Cilantro. Is there another fresh herb you would suggest that would pop flavor with the lemon juice in this recipe? Thanks.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 27, 2017

      I think fresh dill would also work really well in this salad. I hope you love it!! 🙂

      Reply

  • Tasia Duarte
    March 27, 2017

    This looks super yummy!! Going to make stat– curious, how long do leftovers keep in the fridge?

    Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 27, 2017

      I always thought it was best fresh but of you want to make it a day ahead, be sure to add the salt just before serving so the cucumbers don’t soften. Enjoy!

      Reply

  • Karen
    March 27, 2017

    Love the contents, but not the tuna in oil. Used tuna in water and moistened the entire salad with a fat free Italian Dressing. It was delicious

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 27, 2017

      Yum! That sounds great Karen! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply

  • Jackie Burnett
    March 27, 2017

    Hi Natasha,
    This looks great! I’m dieting. Do you have nutrition info for this?
    Thanks,
    Jackie

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 27, 2017

      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!

      Reply

      • Jackie Burnett
        March 27, 2017

        Time? What is that? I completely understand. I’ll use the handy tool you sent. Thanks so much!

        Reply

  • Kristen Peterson
    March 27, 2017

    Since their is lemon in the recipe will that prevent the avocado from browning? I am hoping to make the night before for my lunch .

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 27, 2017

      Hi Kristen, yes the lemon will keep it from browning, but if you are looking to make-it the night before, assemble the full salad, cover and refrigerate but add the salt just before serving. If you add it early, the cucumbers will soften. Enjoy!!

      Reply

  • Tieghan
    March 26, 2017

    Sounds so great!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 27, 2017

      Thank you Tieghan! 🙂

      Reply

  • Marie-Laurence
    March 26, 2017

    Hi from Montréal canada. I just make it and so delicious. Fresh and crispy. And so fast to do. Tks you

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 27, 2017

      That’s great Marie! Thank you for sharing 😀

      Reply

  • Sherri
    March 26, 2017

    Made this for lunch today, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 27, 2017

      It really is so simple! I’m happy you enjoyed it Sherri 😀

      Reply

  • Athena
    March 26, 2017

    I just made this and it is delicious!! What a great idea!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 27, 2017

      Thank you Athena! I’m happy you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply

  • Sandy
    March 26, 2017

    Delicious! I am enjoying it on whole wheat toast for breakfast!! I’m holding the dressing and salt aside to add as I serve but I did add lemon juice to the cut avocado. Great combination of all my favorite flavors. Thank you. Natasha.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 27, 2017

      That is such a smart way to make it ahead! Thank you for sharing and I’m so glad you loved it! 🙂

      Reply

  • Sara @ Last Night's Feast
    March 25, 2017

    This is so pretty! It looks delicious

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 25, 2017

      It is so good! Please let me know what you think if you decide to make it Sara! 🙂

      Reply

  • Carol
    March 25, 2017

    I just love this recipe and you explain it all wonderfully. I don’t know why it is that a person would not have this really often!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 25, 2017

      I’m happy to hear you love the recipe and found my instructions easy to follow! Thanks for sharing your review Carol 🙂

      Reply

  • Valentina of Valentina's Corner
    March 24, 2017

    Natasha, this recipe is GENIUS. Who would have thought?. I’m even thinking this would be great on toasted bread (like an open faced sandwich) as a spread for parties😋..

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 24, 2017

      That’s a great idea! I’m happy you like the recipe! 😀

      Reply

    • Christie Nader
      March 27, 2017

      If you make this ahead, don’t the avocados get brown? Or does the lemon juice mitigate that? Thanks!!

      Reply

      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        March 27, 2017

        Hi Christie, the lemon will keep it from browning, but if you are looking to make-it the night before, assemble the full salad, cover and refrigerate but add the salt just before serving. If you add it early, the cucumbers will soften. Enjoy

        Reply

  • Lindsay
    March 24, 2017

    This sounds so delicious! I love tuna and avocado…I’m not a mayo fan. I’ve never added cilantro to the mix though…great idea. I’ll be trying this out!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 24, 2017

      Please let me know what you think Lindsay!

      Reply

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