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Tuna Avocado Salad


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

A refreshing tuna salad with avocado, perfect for lunch or as a snack.


Ingredients

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  • 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna in olive oil (well-drained)
  • 3 tablespoons finely diced celery
  • 3 tablespoons finely diced bread and butter pickles
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 large ripe avocado (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup mayo (plus more as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly drain tuna and set aside.
  2. Halve and pit the avocado. Mash 3 tablespoons of avocado and add to a large bowl. Dice the rest and set aside.
  3. Add lemon juice, mayo, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add tuna, celery, pickles, red onion, parsley, and diced avocado to the bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Adjust seasoning and add more mayo (1 to 4 tablespoons) if needed.
  6. Enjoy on toasted bread with mayo, in a lettuce wrap, or with pita chips. Best enjoyed immediately, as avocado browns after 1–2 hours.

Notes

  • Note 1: 1 large avocado is divided; mash a portion and dice the rest.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg