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Healthy Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz cans tuna drained well, 5each
  • 1 –2 ripe avocados
  • 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 3 tbsp celery finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp red onion minced
  • 2 tbsp –4cilantro or parsley optional
  • 1 jalapeño minced (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • tbsp Optional: 1olive oil Dijon mustard, lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Drain and flake the tuna Drain it very well, then break it up with a fork in a medium bowl. Tiny tip: If you skip this step, the salad can turn watery later.
  2. Step 2: Mash the avocado with citrus + salt Add the avocado to the bowl. Squeeze in lemon or lime juice, add a pinch of salt, and mash until creamy. Leave a few small chunks if you like texture (I do).
  3. Step 3: Add crunch + herbs Stir in chopped celery and minced red onion. Add cilantro or parsley if using. Mix gently so it stays fluffy, not mashed.
  4. Step 4: Add optional heat If you want spice, add minced jalapeño. If you’re making this for kids (or spice-sensitive adults), keep jalapeño on the side and let everyone add their own.
  5. Step 5: Taste and adjust Taste it. Then adjust salt, pepper, and citrus until it feels bright and “awake.” If it’s too thick, add a tiny drizzle of olive oil or a touch more citrus.
  6. Step 6: Serve it your way Sandwich it. Wrap it. Scoop it. Salad-bowl it. This recipe is very “choose your own adventure.”