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A bowl of creamy avocado tuna salad with red onions and cilantro

Avocado Tuna Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained
  • 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup celery , finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Drain the liquid from the tuna cans and place the tuna in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl and mash with a fork until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Add the diced red onion, celery, lemon juice, olive oil, and cilantro to the bowl.
  4. Stir all ingredients together until thoroughly combined and the avocado evenly coats the tuna.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in an airtight container for up to 2 hours.