Description
A refreshing and healthy Avocado Tuna Salad that combines creamy avocado with protein-rich tuna and zesty pico de gallo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces Albacore Tuna, drained
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro, fresh
- 2 tablespoon Lime, juiced
- 1 Avocado
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Drain the tuna in the can.
- In a bowl mix tuna, mayonnaise, cilantro and juice from half a lime. Add salt to taste and stir it all together.
- Peel and chop the avocado before placing it in a bowl. Squeeze the remaining half of a lime over it and lightly mash the avocado leaving some chunks. Salt to taste.
- On a plate make a layer with half of the avocado. Then layer half of the tuna on top of that. Finish it with a layer of fresh pico de gallo salsa. Repeat for a second serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using lime zest in the avocado mixture.
- This salad can be served on its own or with tortilla chips.
- Adjust the amount of cilantro and lime juice according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Avocado Tuna Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Recipe, Tuna Salad Recipe