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Close-up of a bowl filled with creamy avocado tuna salad, featuring chunks of tuna, avocado, red onion, and fresh dill.

Avocado Tuna Salad

A healthy and filling tuna salad recipe that uses avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Salad
  • 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained packed in water
  • 1/2 ripe avocado avocado, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Fork
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
  2. Add the mashed avocado, chopped red onion, chopped celery, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve this tuna salad on whole-wheat bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers for a complete meal.

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