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

4.94 from 299 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
4.94 from 299 votes (109 ratings without comment)

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Comments

  • Janet Moore
    April 2, 2021

    Dr put me on low carbohydrate meals can you help

    Reply

    • Natasha
      April 3, 2021

      Hi Janet, this would be a good option that is low carb. We don’t have a low carb category but we do have some dietary categories in our RECIPES index that may be helpful.

      Reply

  • DEBBIE WELLMAN
    March 31, 2021

    The Tuna Avocado Salad is so Good !!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 31, 2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Debbie!

      Reply

  • bette
    March 29, 2021

    Natasha I have printed off so many of your delicious recipes. Do you have a cookbook? I’d love to have a book full of your colorful dishes and their recipes all in one single book.

    a faithful followers of your cook cook’n/food.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 29, 2021

      Hi Bette, Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I don’t have a cookbook out yet, but it’s on my list of life goals.

      Reply

    • Candy Owen
      March 27, 2022

      Bette, I love all of Natasha’s recipes so I print them and keep them in a stand up file in categories in my pantry.

      Reply

  • George Carter Seeley
    March 13, 2021

    Solid Albacore Tuna, NOT Chunk Light. That’s Solid Albacore in the pic and it makes a huge difference.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      March 13, 2021

      Hi George, you are correct, that was an error on my part. I updated the post to reflect what we used.

      Reply

  • LINDA L SEGHETTI
    March 12, 2021

    You really need your own show as you are fun to watch and recipes are so great! I used this as an appetizer and used oregano instead of cilantro and served with Tostiots Scoops. My family loved it and so did I. You are the best!!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 12, 2021

      Thank you for that wonderful compliment! You’re so nice!

      Reply

  • Dianne
    March 12, 2021

    I really liked this recipe I halved it since I was the only one eating it

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 12, 2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Dianne!

      Reply

  • Debra Rolewski
    March 4, 2021

    I love this recipe! Sent this to my daughter. Very fresh, filling and healthy! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 4, 2021

      You’re very welcome, Debra. Thanks for your great review!

      Reply

  • Phoebe
    March 2, 2021

    Healthy, filling and tasty recipe. The 3 adjectives that make me happy. Great alternative to mayanaissance heavy tuna salads.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 2, 2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Phoebe!

      Reply

  • CG
    February 24, 2021

    Loved this.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 24, 2021

      I’m happy you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • Sue
    February 19, 2021

    Waiting for avacados to ripen can’t wait to try this! Keep them coming Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 19, 2021

      Thank you Sue!

      Reply

  • DeeDee Tarling
    January 26, 2021

    This salad is absolutely delicious, the lemon dressing was so tasty. Great lunch with excellent nutritional value. I only had 1/2 English cucumber so added some kalamata olives. Delicious!!! Thank you for the recipe. You’re awesome!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 26, 2021

      Thank you so much for your great comments and feedback! I’m happy to know that you enjoyed this salad recipe.

      Reply

  • Alex
    January 19, 2021

    Wondering what the macros are if I left out the olive oil?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      January 19, 2021

      Hi Alex, I don’t currently have a system where we can easily calculate that without changing the entire recipe nutrition label. You might have to figure it out for the amount of oil and then divide.

      Reply

  • Megan
    January 18, 2021

    How big is a serving? Thanks!!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 18, 2021

      Hi Megan, this recipe serves 6 as a side dish so just imagine one order of a side dish when you eat out.

      Reply

  • Sonia Abi Raad
    January 13, 2021

    Dear Natasha

    I have tried some of recipes, some turned well some didn’t, obviously because of me 😊
    This one was sooo easy to make and so delicious, I just love it
    I can’t stop eating 😄😋
    You are great, thanks !

    Reply

  • Nora Khanani
    January 10, 2021

    Natasha I often make your tuna avocado salad. It’s definitely my favorite. I did take it to a pot luck dinner. Everyone liked it. I add clover leaf jalapeño tuna that has olive oil added to it. It gives it a slight spicy flavour or a kick as some may call it. I just like spicy flavours. I made your gingerbread cookies too and they were devoured quickly.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 10, 2021

      Hello Nora, so nice to know that you’ve been enjoying my recipes. Thank you for sharing and I hope that you will love every recipe that you will try!

      Reply

  • Nola McLaren
    January 10, 2021

    I would also add Feta Cheese cause I love it.
    I changed up the dressing with my favorite Ponzu dressing:
    Mix together:
    3 Tab. Ponzu Sauce
    2 tsp. Sesame oil
    1 tsp. Soy Sauce
    1 tsp. Ginger, grated
    1 tsp. Toasted Sesame seeds
    I love both ways.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 10, 2021

      Sounds great! Thank you too, for sharing this with us, we appreciate it.

      Reply

  • zai
    January 9, 2021

    Hi Natasha,

    love your recipes. Can I substitute salmon instead of tuna with this salad

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 10, 2021

      Hi Zai, I think this would still work great with Salmon. You can also check out my Avocado Salmon Salad Recipe if this helps.

      Reply

  • Karolyn
    January 5, 2021

    This sale is so yummy! My family doesn’t like cilantro so I substituted parsley and added a few cherry tomatoes.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 5, 2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Debby
    January 3, 2021

    Can you use water packed tuna? I dont like all the oil.

    Reply

  • JD Greenfield
    December 16, 2020

    Any thoughts on what to serve with this?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 16, 2020

      Hi JD, this can be served as a side with dinner or as a very satisfying lunch because it comes together quickly and is loaded with protein. One of our readers wrote in saying they enjoyed this on toast.

      Reply

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