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 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

4.94 from 306 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.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Ingredients 

US CustomaryMetric

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

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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

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?