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Avocado Tuna Salad: A Delicious, Healthy Recipe!

A delicious and healthy avocado tuna salad recipe that combines creamy avocado with protein-rich tuna, perfect for a light meal or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 5 oz tuna, drained
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed greens for serving
  • Optional: 1/4 cup diced cucumber or cherry tomatoes

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
  2. Add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, diced celery, diced red onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Serve the tuna salad over a bed of mixed greens. If desired, top with diced cucumber or cherry tomatoes for added freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salad.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option, or add chopped herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.

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